Islamabad: The training focused on technical skills to address field risks, improve professional standards, and raise awareness about equal rights in the media. The workshop provided training to journalists from both electronic and print media on security and safety principles, professional solidarity, and key aspects of gender equality.

According to Radio Pakistan, IFJ, a global organization operating in 134 countries and representing over 600,000 journalists, highlighted the challenges faced by journalists, safety guidelines, and the importance of the Women in Media Forum for female journalists during the workshop. IFJ Regional Coordinators Rashida Shoaib and Romaisa Shah, in their respective sessions, emphasized the importance of gender equality and safety measures for journalists, particularly for those working in the field.

Gender-based challenges, issues, hurdles, and barriers faced by journalists both within and outside the office during their professional duties were discussed, along with solutions
to address these concerns, during the two-day sessions. In their concluding remarks, the IFJ Regional Coordinators said that IFJ would continue its efforts to protect journalists’ rights and safety, and is committed to organizing similar training programs across Pakistan.