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The Trainer's Manual on Gender Equality in Media is ready!

The Trainer’s Manual on Gender Equality in Media is ready! This comprehensive guide is designed to raise awareness and educate participants on the vital concepts of gender equality in journalism.
Let’s work together to create a more equitable and inclusive media landscape!

Training material that has been developed - EQUAL Project​

As an integral part of the training material that has been developed for the workshop designed to empower women and raise awareness about their rights, we are also sharing with you the Annex ‘Democratic structures of Support, Legal Rights, Protection System’. This Annex is a practical tool meant to equip women with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate and challenge the structures that perpetuate GBV.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞

This workshop is set to reach 600 women, including survivors of domestic violence, across 3 regions in Uzbekistan: Fergana, Kashkadarya, and Namangan.

The initiative aims to equip women with essential knowledge and tools to understand their rights, recognize and respond to gender-based violence, and access available support systems.

Key features of the program:
• 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬: Participants will engage in 16 hours of training spread over four days, with a focus on creating a supportive and safe learning environment.
• 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦: The workshops will cover gender equality, women’s rights, understanding and reacting to gender-based violence –incl. including in a family context-, navigating legal and civic resources, and overcoming the psychological impacts of domestic violence.
• 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡: The program will reach 10 groups of women in the selected regions, ensuring widespread impact.

By providing this vital training, we aim to empower women, enhance their resilience, and contribute to a safer and more equitable society for all.
 

We are happy to share with you the development of the training materials for activity 4.1 I𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 of the EQUAL project

Through this specific activity, we are delivering innovative and experiential workshops designed specifically for adolescents aged 12-16. These workshops, set to run for 4 months, are not just about learning—they are about transforming perspectives and building a brighter future.
🔸 What is it about?
Tailored, hands-on training that helps adolescents recognize and claim their rights.
A focus on deconstructing negative gender views and promoting gender equality.
Workshops developed from in-depth insights to ensure they are impactful and relevant.
🔸 Key Highlights:
360 adolescents (12-16 years old) will benefit, with an equal focus on both boys and girls.
The workshops aim to strengthen their understanding of gender equality through experiential learning.
This initiative builds on established connections with local CSOs to enhance reach and local ownership.
By empowering our youth with the knowledge and tools to challenge and change negative gender perceptions, we are laying the groundwork for a more equal and just society.
 

The Survey Report "Gender Narratives surrounding Violence and In/Equality in Uzbekistan" is out!

The purpose of this report is to encapsulate the findings of a study conducted to gauge the perception of gender equality and domestic violence within the populations of Fergana, Kashkadarya, and Namangan regions, as well as the capital of Tashkent.

We are happy to share the results of our recent 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬.

The results of the questionnaire will form the

basis for the development of a training program for media representatives, journalists, and young journalists.

 

Stay tuned for more updates as we roll out our training initiatives designed to create a more inclusive and equal society. Together, we can make a difference!

We are happy to announce the release of the Capacity Building Programme under the EQUAL Project!

This comprehensive programme is organised around two main pillars. The first pillar is named “Gender Equality and Combatting Domestic Violence” and its related modules are:

  • European law for the protection of women and for combating GBV
  • Effective monitoring and reporting of rights violations
  • Raising women awareness regarding their rights
  • Provision of psychological, legal support and other services to women victims of domestic violence
  • Implementing actions for the re-integration of women victims of domestic violence.

 

The second pillar is named “Strengthening CSOs’/NGO’s capacity for providing and sustaining better services to women and girls”. Its related modules are:

  • Advocacy and lobbying
  • Crowdfunding
  • Improving financial capacity through Grants and submission of project proposals

The SPEAK Awareness-Raising Campaign, has been launched.

It seeks to deepen understanding and sensitize people across Uzbekistan to the issue of GBV. While progress has been made, GBV remains a contentious issue, especially in the regions of Fergana, Kashkadarya, and Namangan. 

With a focus on these key areas, our campaign aims to inform multiple stakeholders, stimulate public discourse, and influence policymaking. Through partnerships with local organizations, we’re striving to shift perceptions by spotlighting core EU and universal values such as human rights and democracy.