The International Press Institute (IPI) launches Freedom of Information (FOI) training sessions in Istanbul! Through our series “Freedom of Information: A Powerful Tool for Transparency,” we will train journalists and civil society organizations how to effectively utilize FOI rights in their work.
📅 Date: July 5, 2025 I Saturday
⏰ Time: 11:00-16:00
📍 Location: Umayla Yaşam Suadiye (Büyükhanlı Konutları, B2 Blok D. 20, 34740 Kadıköy/İstanbul)
🇹🇷Language: Turkish
Key topics covered in this interactive training:
📌 What is Freedom of Information (FOI) and why does it matter?
📝 How to make effective FOI requests
💡 How to incorporate FOI responses into your research
⚖️ Using FOI requests as tools for transparency and accountability
🔍 Understanding legal options for denied or unanswered requests
Our experienced trainers, journalist Elif İnce and Civil Society in the Penal System Association (CİSST) Project Network Coordinator Ahmet Kavruk, will address these topics and share practical examples of effective information rights usage.
After Istanbul, the training series will continue across various cities in Turkey throughout the coming months. Stay tuned!
