Central Asian Journalists Convene in Kyrgyzstan
The Organization of Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) organized the 24th Central Asia Media Conference on July 06-07 in Bishkek
The Organization of Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) organized the 24th Central Asia Media Conference on July 06-07 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, bringing together journalists, representatives of relevant state authorities, policymakers, media and legal experts, and researchers from both Central Asia and other parts of the world. From Mongolia, representatives of MONTSAME National News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Human Rights Commission, the Judicial Disciplinary Committee, the Media Council, GoGo.mn, and Glob International Center attended the Conference. Additionally, the conference featured various side events, including discussions on the legal aspects of journalist safety, an AI masterclass, a movie screening, and an interactive workshop. Several parallel sessions explored seven topics including countering disinformation, freedom of expression and AI, privacy, protection of journalistic sources, and digital safety, safety of journalists, media and digital literacy initiatives and etc. The intrinsic connection between media freedom, democracy, and common security necessitates multi-sectoral dialogue and collaboration to drive positive change in our societies. The 24th Central Asia Media Conference, hosted by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, addressed the challenges faced by the media landscape in Central Asia and work towards fostering media freedom and democratic principles in the region under the theme "At a Crossroads: Safeguarding Media Freedom to Protect Democracy."
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