During the opening session, participants were introduced to the goals of the training and the expected outcomes, and a friendly environment for networking and exchanging ideas was created.
Within the framework of the project “Promoting the Rule of Law, Human Rights, and Democratization,” the training is being conducted with the support of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, involving Nordic University students and young journalists.
During today’s session, Madina Tursunova — head of the Association of Patent Representatives, lawyer, and mediator — provided participants with detailed information about Uzbekistan’s legislation on mass media, mechanisms for protecting journalists’ rights, editorial responsibilities, and procedures for obtaining information.
The main principles of modern journalism, processes of obtaining information from state bodies, and rules for submitting information requests were also discussed using practical examples.
In today’s rapidly accelerating flow of information, it is crucial for journalists to work safely and legally, identify fake information, use open data correctly, and maintain audience trust.
From this perspective, the training is aimed not only at providing theoretical knowledge, but also at developing real practical skills.
In the upcoming days of the training, participants will take part in in-depth sessions on professional fact-checking, investigative journalism, media and information literacy, various aspects of hate speech, SMM and content creation, as well as working with AI tools.
