Training for journalists on gender reporting was held in Turkmenistan

Turkmen journalists and bloggers took part in trainings on gender issues in the media. This was reported by the Internet publication "Turkmenistan: Golden Age".

Speakers of the training were international experts from Kazakhstan, including Madi Mambetov, Public Relations Specialist of the Central Asian Alliance Against Gender Violence, and Natalia Sludskaya, Director of BeGlobe Communications Agency.

During the training in the videoconference format, participants discussed the issues of gender equality, observance and protection of women's rights, and observance of ethical standards in the media. They also touched upon the peculiarities of coverage of gender aspects in the media.

The trainings were held on the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls.