The Media Club gathered journalists, bloggers, representatives of NGOs, and experts to discuss the impact of climate change on women, the spread of misinformation in the media, and opportunities to combat gender stereotypes.

Senator Oral Ataniyazova, speaking to the participants, emphasized the importance of objectively covering these issues: "The Aral Sea tragedy is one of the most vivid examples of how an environmental disaster impacts the social sphere. Women in the affected regions face increased burdens: deteriorating health, reproductive pathologies, issues with hygiene and sanitation due to water shortages, all of which affect the quality of life. Journalists need to report on these consequences so that society and authorities take action."

During the meeting, three key discussions took place:

Coverage of Climate Change in the Media – Experts discussed examples of successful media campaigns and the role of journalism in the environmental agenda.
Misinformation about Climate Change – Participants analyzed the most common myths and fake news, as well as methods to combat them.
Gender Aspects of Climate Change – How climate issues exacerbate gender inequality and what initiatives can counteract this.

The event was a continuation of the training "Journalism of Equality: Gender and Climate Challenges," which took place in Nukus on February 17-18. During the training, journalists explored the connection between gender issues and ecology, and gained practical skills in creating materials on this topic.

Kumar Bekniyazova, Associate Professor at the Karakalpak State University, emphasized: "The media community plays a key role in shaping an objective information landscape. It is important not only to identify and expose misinformation but also to actively work on ensuring that gender and environmental issues receive fair and comprehensive coverage in the media."

The "EU Tabassum (Smile)" project will cover all regions of Uzbekistan: media clubs and training sessions will be held in various cities across the country to engage as many journalists, bloggers, and activists as possible in discussions on gender equality, climate change, and combating misinformation.