Press-secretaries, specialists of central state authorities and journalists have increased their knowledge in the field of highlighting human rights themes and building effective communications

Actual aspects of the coverage of human rights issues in the light of compliance with international and national legislation were discussed during the training, organized by the United Nations Development Program in Kazakhstan, Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the joint project «Improvement of national human rights mechanisms and effective implementation of international obligations of the Republic of Kazakhstan: the second Phase».

The event became as a  platform for the exchange of experience and knowledge in the field of improving the quality of the work of press services and journalists on the preparation and technology of successful public speaking and modern trends in journalism.

Opening the work of the seminar, acting Deputy Regional Representative of UNDP in Kazakhstan Berdi Berdiyev noted the importance of constructive interaction of press services of state bodies with journalists and editions in order to ensure maximum accessibility and Openness of Public Administration.In his opinion, the increase in the volume of information flows, the influence of the media on the formation of public opinion, sharply raise the question of the need to improve professionality and knowledge in the field of international and national legislation, as well as the media sphere.

Internews-Kazakhstan expert, media lawyer Olga Didenko informed participants about new approaches for the work of press services and media,including in social networks.In particular, she spoke about the current trends and key principles of mass communication and about the peculiarities of the Kazakhstani media market.Particular attention was paid to ensuring access to information on the activities of state authorities in the context of changes in national media legislation and access to information.

Participants also got acquainted with international mechanisms for the protection of human rights and the system of reporting by states on international obligations In the end, the students applied their skills to practical classes and presented their algorithms for preparing and disseminating information in the media on a number of topics related to the protection of citizens' rights in the penitentiary system, in the areas of health, land relations and the environment.