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
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.

18 - July, 2024

Mass Media Foundation Hosts Roundtable on Tech-Enabled Gender Violence (TFGBV)

On July 18, 2024, a round table discussion on “Empowering Digital Safety: Addressing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence” was held in Tashkent. The event was organised by the Public Foundation for Support and Development of National Mass Media in collaboration with the international non-governmental organisation Search for Common Ground, as part of the SHE LEADS project.

30 - May, 2024

Today, the Board of Trustees of the Public Foundation for the Support and Development of National Mass Media held a meeting to address organisational matters.

During the meeting, the candidacy of Akramjon Fozilov, who serves as the Director of the organisation, was approved for the position of Chairperson of the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Jakhongir Azimov, who has experience in journalism and communications, was appointed as the Director of the Mass Media Foundation.

25 - April, 2024

Today, the Mass Media Foundation together with the public association "Ecolog" held an open-talk event for students studying media at Webster University in Tashkent, dedicated to the role of media and education in combating climate change.

The discussion centered on the origins and consequences of climate change, and the essential role of media in effectively communicating to the public the importance of preserving nature.