Public Foundation for Support
and Development of National Mass Media

The main goal of the Foundation is to help create equal conditions for the media in the media market, their further development, as well as the realization of the rights of journalists and bloggers.

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The Public Foundation sets itself the task of promoting the creation of self-government mechanisms for the national media community.
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Strengthening the material and technical base of the media, supporting the activities of journalists and bloggers, providing them with legal, organizational, technical and other assistance are among the priorities of the Public Foundation

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News in the activities of our foundation
03 - October, 2024

Director of the Mass Media Foundation Spoke at OSCE Conference on Freedom of Expression and Media

From 1 to 11 October, the OSCE Human Dimension Conference is taking place in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. The Director of the Mass Media Foundation spoke at a plenary session dedicated to media freedom in Uzbekistan.

28 - September, 2024

Gender-Sensitive Content as a Marker of Media Quality

Today, a two-day training session for journalists and bloggers dedicated to creating gender-sensitive content concluded in the Bostanlyk district of the Tashkent Region.

23 - September, 2024

Two-Day Seminar on Court Reporting Begins for Journalism Students in Tashkent

Today in Tashkent, a two-day seminar dedicated to the practice of reporting on court proceedings in the media began for journalism students. Organized by the Public Foundation for Support and Development of National Mass Media, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, USAID, and the East-West Management Institute, the event aims to address the growing need for journalists capable of professionally covering judicial activities in Uzbekistan.

22 - August, 2024

Workshop for Journalists on Court Reporting and Judicial Transparency Launches in Termez

On 22-23 August 2024, a training session for media representatives from the Kashkadarya and Surkhandarya regions was held in Termez, focusing on court reporting. Participants discussed the interaction between courts and the media, ensuring witness protection, upholding the presumption of innocence in court coverage, and other related topics

30 - July, 2024

Workshop for Journalists on Court Reporting and Judicial Transparency Launches in Bukhara

A two-day training program for media professionals from three regions of Uzbekistan began yesterday in Bukhara. The event, part of the "Strengthening the Judicial System" project, aims to enhance journalists' skills in court reporting and promote judicial transparency. Participants will explore topics ranging from information policy in the judicial system to cybersecurity and digital hygiene, with practical exercises simulating coverage of high-profile cases.

26 - July, 2024

Representatives of the Foundation took part in the Regional Workshop on Combating Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV)

A five-day regional workshop on technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) brought together experts from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan in Bishkek from July 22-26, 2024. Organized by Search for Common Ground as part of the "SHE LEADS!" project, the event focused on digital peacebuilding, safe online spaces, and combating misinformation. Participants, including future digital stewards from Uzbekistan, enhanced their skills in managing online communities and developing digital leadership.