Freedom of Expression Association (İFÖD) conducted another one of its core capacity development programs, titled “Freedom of Expression for Young Lawyers” with a new group online on 27-30 June 2022.
A total of 43 young people from 16 different cities, consisting of lawyers, civil society, and media workers, attended the program implemented under the support of The Swedish Consulate General Fund. This program aims to raise awareness of young lawyers on the internet and freedom of expression (FoX), international standards of FoX, together with internet and freedom of expression-related practices, breaches, and efforts in Turkey.
The content of the program is as follows:
- International Standards for Freedom of Expression
- An Overview of Freedom of Expression in Turkey
- Access Blocking Practises in the Light of “EngelliWeb” Data
- Internet, Social Media and Freedom of Expression
- National Security, Protection of Public Safety & Freedom of Expression
- Conflicting Rights: Freedom of Expression vs. Personal Rights
- Defamation of the President and Freedom of Expression