Regional Seminar on “Engaging the Media in Countering Terrorism in Central Asia”

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11 Jul 2014

Regional Seminar on “Engaging the Media in Countering Terrorism in Central Asia”

BISHKEK, Kyrgyz republic
 
A Regional Seminar on Engaging the Media in Countering Terrorism in Central Asia, organized by the United Nations Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) and the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Task Force (CTITF) took place on 9-11 July in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
 
The seminar was part of a project to support governments of Central Asia in implementing the Joint Plan of Action for implementing the UN Global Counter Terrorism Strategy which was adopted in 2011. It brought together representatives of governments, the media, regional organizations and observer countries to discuss cooperation with the media in the fight against terrorism.

The event had two specific objectives: 1) to raise awareness of the media’s role in counter-terrorism and to build the skills of Central Asian media and communications professionals in engaging in the fight against terrorism, including in developing effective counter narratives and counter incitement strategies, and 2) to raise awareness among media and communications professionals about the importance of cooperation between government and media and civil society organizations in countering the appeal of terrorism and practical and ethical means for such cooperation.