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UNESCO Iraq organized a collaborative training session on Safety of Journalists, bringing together female journalists and officers from the Ministry of Interior's Specialized Investigative Unit for Crimes Against Journalists and other security forces. This initiative was part of the "Breaking the Silence" project, generously funded by the Netherlands Embassy in Iraq. The primary objective of the training was to focus on the digital reporting platform for female journalists, fostering open discussions and delivering comprehensive training on topics aimed at strengthening trust between both parties. Furthermore, the training sought to encourage female journalists in Iraq to actively report on the challenges and risks they encounter.

The Ministry of Interior's Public Relations and Media Department graciously hosted this training, which was sponsored by UNESCO as part of a series of workshops and training sessions conducted in parallel with the Iraqi judiciary. The overarching aim of these initiatives is to bolster monitoring and reporting mechanisms while enhancing the responsiveness of law enforcement agencies to the protection, safety, and security needs within the industry.

Amidst the calls for empowerment and the pursuit of adherence to international safety standards, female journalists face a new set of challenges resulting from the profound impact of the global digital revolution on local media. 91Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·×ÔÅÄ diligently documented these emerging obstacles, supplementing the existing list of traditional challenges.

During the training session, the officers from the investigative unit engaged in in-depth discussions with the female journalists, thoroughly exploring the aforementioned challenges. UNESCO facilitated the discussions and urged suggested relevant authorities to fulfill their responsibilities towards this esteemed professional community of Female Journalists of Iraq.