Post by : Shakul

Media professionals from different regions of Turkmenistan participated in a special media literacy training program held in Ashgabat on May 12 and 13, 2026. The event was organized at the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat and focused on improving skills related to critical thinking, digital security, fact-checking and responsible journalism in the modern media environment.

The training brought together employees from regional print media organizations, television representatives and online media platforms. The program was designed to help media workers understand the growing challenges caused by artificial intelligence technologies, misinformation and destructive online content spreading across digital platforms worldwide.

Organizers explained that media literacy has become increasingly important as modern journalism faces rapid technological changes. Participants were trained to identify false information, analyze digital content carefully and create responsible and trustworthy reports for the public.

During the opening session, William Leaf, Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, emphasized the important role journalists play in society. He stated that journalists today carry great responsibility because the public depends on reliable information to distinguish facts from manipulation and misinformation.

The training sessions were conducted by national experts with support from international media specialist Adil Jalilov from the MediaNet International Center for Journalism in Kazakhstan. The course included practical lessons on fact-checking methods, media ethics, digital protection tools and the use of neural networks and artificial intelligence in content creation.

Special attention was also given to UNESCO ethical standards and responsible reporting practices. Participants learned modern techniques for verifying online information and protecting themselves from cyber risks and disinformation campaigns that can affect media credibility.

According to organizers, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat has continuously supported Turkmenistan’s National Human Rights Action Plan through programs promoting media freedom and media literacy. The center has already trained a group of 20 national trainers who continue to educate journalists, students, bloggers and public officials across the country.

Officials stated that such educational programs are becoming strategically important for the future of journalism in Turkmenistan. The training is expected to help young journalists and media workers develop professional skills needed to protect the information space and respond to global digital challenges more effectively.

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