Mass Media Foundation and UNAIDS in Uzbekistan Conduct Training on Ethical HIV Reporting

Today, a training session for journalists and bloggers on the ethical coverage of HIV-related issues was held at the office of the Public Foundation for Support and Development of National Mass Media.

The event was organised by the Mass Media Foundation in collaboration with the country office of the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in Uzbekistan.

The primary goal of the training was to promote accurate and ethical reporting on HIV in the media, raise public awareness, and reduce the stigma surrounding people living with HIV.

One of the key speakers was Snezhana Kolomiiets from the UNAIDS Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. She discussed the principles of ethical journalism when covering HIV topics and shared practical recommendations. Special attention was given to the proper presentation of information and conveying the important message to the public that HIV is a manageable condition that does not hinder a full and active life.

Participants were highly engaged, asking questions and discussing ways to improve the quality of media coverage on this important issue.