Dialogue with journalists on technology-facilitated gender-based violence held

A dialogue with journalists on technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), focusing on prevention, response, and the promotion of inclusive digital development, was held in the city on Tuesday.

The programme was organised by the Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC), according to a press release.

The objective of the dialogue was to engage women media professionals in understanding TFGBV, its context, types, and impacts, as well as prevention and mitigation measures.

The dialogue was implemented under BNNRC’s project titled “Strengthening Resilience Against Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) and Promoting Digital Development.”

Chief Executive Officer of BNNRC, AHM Bazlur Rahman, delivered the welcome address, while senior journalist Shahnaz Munni presented the keynote paper on the concept, types, and negative impacts of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), as well as the idea of digital development.

During the dialogue, Special Correspondent of Ekattor TV Shahnaz Sharmeen sought to understand how women media professionals experience violence or harassment through technology in both online and offline spaces.

Moreover, speakers from among the participants took part in a special dialogue session, which was moderated by special correspondent of Channel i Zannatul Bakiya Keka.

Thirty journalists from national-level print, electronic and online media based in Dhaka participated in the interactive dialogue.