Irbid, Aug. 4 (Petra) — The Arab World Center for Democratic
Development (UNIHRD), in cooperation with Germany’s Hanns Seidel
Stiftung, organized a specialized training workshop on journalism and
fair access to public data in Irbid Governorate on Tuesday.

Media legislation expert Yahya Shuqair emphasized that accessing
public data and information forms the foundation of journalistic
work, highlighting the importance of proactive disclosure and
aligning practices with national legislation.

Shuqair explained that the law regulates access to information
through a formal request submitted to the relevant authority, clearly
specifying the requested details to facilitate the journalist’s work
based on transparency and participation in decision-making.

UNIHRD Program Director Samah Bani Hani noted that the workshop forms
part of the center’s Governance Program series, which reflects its
commitment to promoting good governance, transparency,
accountability, and community participation.

The workshop covered key topics, including the legal framework
governing the right to access information and journalists’ practical
needs in gathering data.

//Petra// AF