Training on Recognizing Gender Disinformation and Conducting Gender-responsive Reporting

On June 8 and 9, 2024, the Women's Fund 'Sukhumi' organized training for regional journalists and students from the Faculty of Journalism at Akaki Tsereteli State University on gender disinformation and gender-responsive reporting. The training aimed to increase the participants' awareness and skills in identifying gender disinformation and practicing gender-sensitive reporting.

On the first day of the training, June 8, 18 journalists from media outlets operating in Imereti, including TV, radio, online media agencies, and independent bloggers attended. On June 9, 23 first- to fourth-year students from the Faculty of Journalism at Akaki Tsereteli State University attended.

The participants evaluated the training as useful and informative. They emphasized the importance of the knowledge and skills they acquired, which they plan to use in their daily activities. Discussing real examples and practical recommendations contributed to a better understanding of the problems and helped identify effective ways to combat gender misinformation.