Thursday 16 August 2018

News and Media Literacy Workshop



Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy trains families of armed force on News and Media Literacy

Coordinated by Media club in Gomtu MSS, Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy conducted two days’ workshop for families of armed force in collaboration with RBP Gomtu on 11th & 12th August, 2018.The program aimed at educating particular group of women on media literacy and making them critical analyzer of media contents online. “I didn't know sharing of offensive pictures and videos is crime prior to attending this workshop. Now I will not only stop sharing those contents but also stop liking on someone’s status without analyzing”, said a participant. 
“I am fortunate to get this workshop which help to identify fake news and propaganda made online. Now I will see the source and verify before consuming the news or any content from the net”, added another woman. A total of 30 women attended the workshop which was held in the conference at hall Gomtu MSS.

Reported by Media Club.

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