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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today in Tashkent, a roundtable discussion titled "Journalistic Ethics and Self-Regulation of Media" was held.
The Public Foundation for the Support and Development of National Mass Media and the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan organised the event, which attracted national and international journalists and bloggers, members of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, representatives from international organisations accredited in Uzbekistan, and diplomatic envoys.