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Journalists and human rights defenders discuss freedom of information (FOI) requests!
Curious about how Turkish state institutions have been responding to FOI requests lately? Want to hear firsthand experiences from frequent applicants? Join our panel!
Thursday, October 17
⏰ 15:00 GMT +3
Journalist Elif İnce will moderate the panel, where experienced journalists, lawyers, and civil society representatives will share their insights on FOI requests. We’ll explore a wide range of topics—from success stories to challenges faced, lawsuits filed, and landmark court decisions obtained.
In this panel, we will delve into the current state of the freedom of information in Turkey, using recent examples, we will:
- evaluate the special report prepared by IPI for International Right to Know Day.
- examine successful applications and highlight best practices.
- discuss lawsuits filed for unanswered requests and their outcomes.
- assess state institutions’ attitudes towards freedom of information requests.
If you’re interested in gaining insights into the freedom to information—a cornerstone of democracy—and learning how to effectively exercise this right, we invite you to join our panel.
Please note that the language of the panel is Turkish.
