The Astana City Court has dismissed the appeal of nine journalists challenging the provisions of the order by the Ministry of Culture and Information (MCI) that approved the "Model Rules for Accreditation of Journalists". The journalists argue that this regulatory act violates their constitutional rights to freedom of speech and dissemination of information.
The International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech "Adil Soz," with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan, held a workshop titled "Transparency of the Judicial System: Public Speaking Skills and Media Engagement" for judges and judicial system employees from across Kazakhstan.
On 10 December 2024, the International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech "Adil Soz," in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan, organised a workshop for press service representatives of state bodies in Astana. The event was part of the project "Legal Support and Enhancing Legal Knowledge for Journalists and Bloggers."
The International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech “Adil Soz” announces the launch of applications for the “Solutions Journalism Lab 2.0” project. This initiative offers journalists, bloggers, and media professionals a unique opportunity to explore an advanced journalism genre that not only highlights pressing issues but also proposes effective solutions.
A training session for women journalists, titled "Protection Against Online Bullying, Data Leaks, and Online Fraud", took place in Astana. The event was organised by the International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech "Adil Soz" with the support of the Embassy of Switzerland in Kazakhstan.