Three national trainers delivered an OSCE-organized training course on media literacy for journalists and representatives of online news portals in Turkmenistan on 12-13 May 2026 in Ashgabat.
The course provided an overview of current trends in the digital media environment and UNESCO's five principles of media and information literacy. The experts shared insights into ethical and legal standards in digital journalism, as well as practical fact-checking methodologies.
Participants also explored the use of Artificial Intelligence in journalism, practised prompt writing and content creation using AI tools, and learned about digital verification instruments, including reverse image search and video verification platforms.
"The training course marks a successful continuation of the OSCE Centre's efforts to strengthen media literacy and professional journalism standards in Turkmenistan," said William Leaf, Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat.
"This is the fifth training course delivered by national trainers who completed OSCE-supported train-the-trainer courses on media literacy, and I am pleased to note that since July 2025, twelve national trainers have successfully delivered media literacy training courses targeting different audiences, including media professionals, officials from state institutions, students, and bloggers," Leaf underscored.
The event also addressed the role of media and information literacy in preventing violent extremism, highlighting techniques for identifying emotional manipulation and misleading information online.
The course brought together 26 representatives of national print, broadcast and online media from across Turkmenistan.
