Tashkent Hosts Conference of Women Media Professionals from Central Asia
Uzbekistan
The II Central Asian International Conference of Women Media Professionals, titled “Regional Solidarity, Digital Safety and an Inclusive Future for Journalism,” opened in Tashkent on September 14. The two-day event brings together more than 100 media professionals and international experts from across Central Asia.
The participants include journalists, editors, media managers, digital content creators, bloggers, international experts and human rights advocates from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
The conference is focusing on challenges facing women in today’s media environment. Participants will discuss digital violence and online harassment, deepfakes and other forms of misuse of artificial intelligence, as well as disinformation.
Other discussions will address professional burnout and barriers to women’s participation in media management. The participants will also explore mechanisms for professional support and stronger cooperation among women media professionals across Central Asia.
One of the key outcomes is expected to be the development of a unified Regional Guide on Gender-Sensitive Journalism. The document is intended to provide Central Asian newsrooms with practical recommendations for covering gender-related issues in a professional, responsible and balanced manner.
The conference therefore focuses not only on current risks facing journalism, but also on developing practical tools for professional cooperation and support within the region’s media community.
The two-day conference will conclude with the Women Media Awards Central Asia, a regional award recognizing professional achievements, leadership and contributions by women to the development of the media sector across Central Asia.
The conference is focusing on challenges facing women in today’s media environment. Participants will discuss digital violence and online harassment, deepfakes and other forms of misuse of artificial intelligence, as well as disinformation.
Other discussions will address professional burnout and barriers to women’s participation in media management. The participants will also explore mechanisms for professional support and stronger cooperation among women media professionals across Central Asia.
One of the key outcomes is expected to be the development of a unified Regional Guide on Gender-Sensitive Journalism. The document is intended to provide Central Asian newsrooms with practical recommendations for covering gender-related issues in a professional, responsible and balanced manner.
The conference therefore focuses not only on current risks facing journalism, but also on developing practical tools for professional cooperation and support within the region’s media community.
The two-day conference will conclude with the Women Media Awards Central Asia, a regional award recognizing professional achievements, leadership and contributions by women to the development of the media sector across Central Asia.
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