Safer Internet Armenia

Armenian Resources Listed in UNESCO Overview of Information Literacy Resources Worldwide

December 04, 2014 Media and Information Literacy resources available in Armenian language are included in the UNESCO Overview of Information Literacy Resorces Worldwide. UNESCO is promoting the potential of open and inclusive technologies, free, independent and pluralistic media and information organizations to advance development in a way that enhances the rights and opportunities of people to become fully empowered citizens. Media and Information Literacy Concept introduced by UNESCO is the composite concept driven by the idea that citizens, communities and nations require a new set of competencies to access data and information, organize, evaluate for creation, utilization and communication of knowledge, so as to achieve their personal, social, professional and educational goals.

Three Thematic Hubs to Join Discussions at EuroDIG in Berlin

June 11–13, 2014. Three thematic hubs to follow EuroDIG – the European Dialogue on Internet Governance Forum in Berlin were organised in Yerevan, Armenia, by the Media Education Center, with the support of the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan, and involvement of ISOC Armenia, Eurasia Partnership Foundation, and Yerevan State University. Topics related to hate speech and its consequences for human rights online, child protection, network neutrality, data protection, privacy, and security were discussed by participants of the thematic hubs. The thematic hub “Hate Speech and Online Defamation and Their Consequences for Human Rights Online” was distinguished by the diversity of participating civil society organisations, including the No Hate Speech Movement, Women’s Resource Centre, Safer Internet Armenia, iDITORD, and the Xenophobia Prevention Initiative.

Media Education Center's Fellows Completed UNESCO Course on Media Literacy

May 08, 2014. Armenian students have successfully completed the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy course organised in partnership with the Athabasca University and in cooperation with the UNESCO-UNAOC University Network on Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue. The 12-week course (March - May, 2014) has been based on the MIL Curriculum and the Freedom of Expression Toolkit published by UNESCO, a central theme throughout the course has been 'how media and information literacy can enable youth to be actively involved in intercultural dialogue, advocating for freedom of expression. Media Education Center's fellows Arman Mehrabyan, Anahit Martirosyan, Ani Paravian and Alice Hakobyan completed the classes offered through Canada-based Athabasca University’s e-Lab, acquiring theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to critical media engagement, information access, and responsible participation in the digital environment. As part of the course outcomes, Narine Khachatryan, Program Coordinator of the Media Education Center, organized a discussion around the role of technology in contemporary society. The discussion was informed by an article "Technology: The Blessing or a Curse?" examining the impact of ICTs on human life and social development, exploring both the empowering and disruptive effects of technology.

Winners of Safer Internet Armenia 2014 Competition Announced

April 18, 2014. Winners of the best parental meeting and best open lesson competitions in frames of the Safer Internet Armenia 2014 have been announced:

Armine Aghajanyan, Noranush Kocharyan – Vagharshapat High School No. 2 after Narekatsy of the Armavir region,
Armine Azatyan - Koghb Secondary School No. 1 of the Tavush region,
Ani Torosyan - Vanadzor Secondary School No. 19 of the Lori region,
Anush Avetisyan - Hrazdan High School No. 10 of the Kotayk region,
Anahit Aghagulyan – Kapan Secondary School No. 5 of the Syunik region, Anahit Karapetyan - Yerevan Secondary School No. 186,
Marianna Tovmasyan – Yerevan Secondary School No. 161 after Njdeh, Naira Avetisyan - Yerevan Secondary School after John Kirakosyan N 20, Marine Harutyunyan – Yerevan Secondary School No. 154.

Internet Governance Issues Discussed at Yerevan State University

April 07, 2014. Over 40 students of the Yerevan State University Departments of International Relations, Telecommunications, Journalism, Informatics and Applied Mathematics participated in a workshop onpublic policy issues related to Internet governance. The workshop was followed by the simultaneous broadcast of the Fifth Russian Internet Governance Forum. Issues related to privacy, cybersecurity, cross-border jurisdiction, net neutrality discussed during the workshop. The students received the DiploFoundation's Book An Introduction to Internet Governance 5th edition. Media Education Center and Internet Society of Armenia will organise three more workshops ahead of EuroDIG forum.

Media Education Center's Delegates at ICANN 46 Meeting in Singapore

March 27, 2014. For the first time Armenian students participated in the ICANN Meeting. The NextGen@ICANN initiated by NetMission.Asia is aimed to equip the youth on Internet Governance issues. A week-long conference held in conjunction with the ICANN 49th meeting in Singapore raised awareness of ICANN policy discussions among young adults. The highlight of the NextGen@ICANN was a public session where the youth delegates role played a board meeting, simulating ICANN's multi-stakeholder structure. Lusine Andreyan and Sasun Kostanyan were Media Education Center's delegates.

Safer Internet Month 2014 in Armenian Schools

In frames of the Safer Internet Month Armenian Schools traditionally host parental meetings and open lessons. Safer Internet Armenia 2014 is implemented by Media Education Center, Internet Society of Armenia with support of Orange Armenia, Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia, National Center of Educational Technologies, Yerevan City Municipality. See Photos and videos from open lessons


Yerevan School N 154	Yerevan School N 154	Ashtarak School N 2

Vanadzor School N 16	Ohanian Educational Complex	Yerevan High School 198

Vanadzor School N 24 after Gevorg Chaush	Gavar School N 2	Yerevan School N 20 after John Kirakosian


Yerevan School N 100	Hrasdan High School N 10	Yerevan High School N 33 after Nalbandyan

Kapan School N 5	Akunk School of Kotayk region	Yerevan School N 116


Eurasia International University College		Yerevan School N 12 after V. Hambardzumuan


Vagharshapat High School after Grigor Narekatsy	Secondary School after L. Jivan of Armavir Region	Yerevan School N 135


Yerevan School after Garegin Njdeh N 161	Maisyan Secondary School	Maisyan Secondary School

Safer Internet 2014. Parental Meetings


Ashtarak School N 2	Karhanian Educational Center of Vanadzor	Yerevan School N 154

Vagharshapat High School after Grigor Narekatsy	Vanadzor High School N 10 after Sayat Nova	Vanadzor School N 24 after Gevorg Chaush


Yerevan School N 20 after John Kirakosian	Armavir School after Pakumyan	Orange Armenia volunteers


School after Hrant Matevosyan	Ijevan School N 4	Yerevan School N 186

Safer Internet 2014. over 300 teachers of 150 schools re-trained

February 24, 2014: Over 160 teachers of Yerevan's 150 secondary schools have participated in trainings between February 14 and February 24, the Internet Safety Module for Parents has been introduced. Over 300 teachers participated in the 'Wikipedia as a Safe Environment ' and 'Writing Articles for Wikipedia " courses.
The trainings are held in frames of the 'Safer Internet 2014' project aimed at empowering children and parents, students and educators and providing them with tools and educational materials to help use new technologies effectively and safely.
Safer Internet Armenia 2014 is implemented by Media Education Center, Internet Society of Armenia with support of Orange Armenia, Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia, National Center of Educational Technologies, Yerevan City Municipality. See Photos

Safer Internet 2014: Internet Safety Open Lesson at School N 186

February 17, 2014, Internet Safety Open lesson organized at the Yerevan Secondary School N 186 marked the launch of the Safer Internet 2014 activities in Armenia this year. Journalists gathered at the school to listen to children's opinions regarding their rights and responsibilities on the Internet. The Best Open Lesson and the Best Parental meeting competitions are announced among schools by Media Education Center, Internet Society of Armenia and Orange Armenia. See Photos...

Safer Internet Day Celebrated on February 11

February 11, 2024, Today more than 90 countries are celebrating Safe Internet Day. For the third time in a row on the occasion of this day Orange, together with the Safe Internet Committee of Armenia and Media Education Center NGO, has initiated the “Safe Internet Armenia” large-scale project. The main emphasize of the program this year is child protection. From February 11 more than 3000 pupils of 150 schools will participate in open lessons and receive relevant information and educational materials on how to use Internet safely. In the frame of the program special meetings with parents will be organized, during which issues and risks related to safe Internet use will be tackled and information on technical solutions, which make Internet safe for children will be provided. In the frames of “Safe Internet month” project, in Yerevan, Vanadzor and Ijevan towns 25 employees of Orange will participate in educational workshops organized for parents. Read more..