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Algorithm of actions in conflict situations for journalists

In their professional activities, journalists often face obstacles to their work, especially when covering socially significant events. Illegal bans on filming, demands to stop using equipment or leave an open event can be manifestations of a violation of a journalist’s rights. To effectively protect yourself in such situations, it is important to know your rights, understand the limits of legal…

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Effective counteraction to gender-based violence: Chernihiv region is taking important steps forward

A 3-day training for representatives of territorial communities was held in Chernihiv on the topic: “Effective implementation of local policy in the field of combating gender-based violence: identification, assistance to victims and work with perpetrators at the community level.”

The training trainer was the leading expert on combating gender-based violence of the NGO “Women’s Perspectives Center”

Olena Kalbus

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The…

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Law enforcement officers of Chernihiv region received training on combating gender-based violence in wartime

In Chernihiv, a training session on “Prevention and Response to Conflict-Related Gender-Based and Sexual Violence” was held for employees of the Human Rights Department of the National Police of Ukraine.

Particular attention was paid to conflict-related violence, changes in legislation, and mechanisms for assisting victims.

The main goal of the training:

– Increasing law enforcement officers’ awareness of the nature,…

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Chernihiv media adhere to gender balance

Online media, TV channels and newspapers of Chernihiv region adhere to gender balance in their materials. This conclusion was reached by the participants of the presentation of the study “Gender issue in Chernihiv media”, which was held at the regional hub of the Institute of Mass Information “Mediabase Chernihiv”.

The presentation was attended by the representative of the National Council…

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Challenges to freedom of speech in Chernihiv region: delaying cases and pressure on municipal media

Experts from the Institute of Mass Information (IMI) analyzed the state of affairs regarding freedom of speech in the Chernihiv region.

Among the main threats to media freedom and violations of journalists’ rights in the Chernihiv region, several aspects can be distinguished:

– Delays in investigating cases of obstruction of journalists’ professional activities

– Pressure on municipal media by local…

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Countering violence in wartime: efforts are being joined in Priluchyna to support victims

A joint working meeting of representatives of the Chernihiv Public Committee for the Protection of Human Rights with members of the Interdepartmental Council on Family, Gender Equality, Demographic Development, Prevention of Domestic Violence and Combating Human Trafficking under the Pryluky City Council was held in Pryluky.

The purpose of the event was to improve the interaction of responsible entities at…

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