Digital rights, data protection, surveillance and privacy came under the spotlight in February 2015, at a media law workshop held in Ulaanbaatar. The third annual training session, initated and supported by the Deutsche Welle Akademie, was facilitated by visiting Canadian Executive Director of the Centre for Law and Democracy, Toby Mendel.

This first-ever comprehensive assessment of the media landscape in Mongolia was undertaken in 2013-2014 to determine the level of media development in the country and the wider North-East Asia region.

In the framework of the project, GIC conducted the International Expert Mission and held two-day Multi-stakeholder Consultation on the freedom of expression also online in line with the international standards on freedom of expression and the Internet.

Ms. Beate Trankmann, United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative delivered opening remarks at the Roundtable discussions: “Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms. This is Your Right!” held on 3 May, 2016 at Open Soros Foundation

On behalf of UNESCO, it is a pleasure for me to be here today, at the 2016 World Press Freedom Day celebration in Mongolia. This is my first official mission to Mongolia since I joined UNESCO last December. I am happy that my first visit to your beautiful country has given me the opportunity to meet you on such a special day.

Globe International Center, a Mongolian NGO is holding an International Round table “Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms. This is Your Right!” to mark the May 3 - World Press Freedom Day (WPFD).

Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms — This Is Your Right! Access to Information is a fundamental freedom and part of the basic human right to freedom of expression. Receiving and imparting information, both offline and online, is a cornerstone of democracy, good governance, and rule of law.

Ms. Beate Trankmann, United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative delivered opening remarks at the Briefing for Diplomatic and International Organizations held on 27 April, 2016 at UN House.