Happening Now | 4th BALLOT Project training for women journalists begins in Jashore! 🚀
We are pleased to share that the three-day specialised training for women journalists officially commenced today in Jashore, marking the 4th cohort under the BALLOT project. The training will be focusing on safety, information integrity, and political reporting.
The inaugural session featured opening remarks from Susan Vize, Head of the UNESCO Dhaka Office and Representative to Bangladesh, with the presence of Mobinul Islam Mobin, Editor of Graamer Kagoj. The training is being implemented under the UN-supported BALLOT Project in collaboration with local partner SACMID.
At a glance:
📍 Location: Jashore (Brac Learning Center)
👥 Participants: 25 female journalists and media professionals from diverse media outlets
🗓️ Duration: 3 days
🗂️ Focus areas: Information integrity, AI and verification, ethical election reporting, political reporting and physical, digital, and psychological safety.
These sessions aim to strengthen responsible and safe election reporting ahead of the national polls.
