The "Institute for Information Freedom Development" has been dealing with difficulties related to the citizens and organizations' constitutional right to information for ten years. The foundation gave special consideration to the activities of the authorities and local self-government.
The recognition of the foundation as a "foreign agent" led to the closure of the organization, then some of the employees formed the human rights association "Team 29".
Name
"Institute for Information Freedom Development"
Field of activity
Support of independent journalism
Recognitions
Status
Foreign agent (NGO)
Year of recognition
2014
Inclusion date
28.08.2014
Reason for recognition
Involvement in political activities and receving foreign funding are mentioned as a reason for deeming the “Institute for Information Freedom Development” a "foreign agent".
Chronology
- Addition to the list: Foreign agent (NGO)