Summary of the project
The project aims to educate society in the field of media as a guarantee for preserving peace, preventing threats to security, and enhancing social cohesion, taking into account media challenges such as disinformation and propaganda. In the context of the Municipality of Obiliq, a multi-ethnic municipality in Kosovo, the project aims to address the impact of disinformation on interethnic harmony and security.
Project goals
The goal of the project is to provide information and develop the media competencies of young people, addressing the challenges of disinformation as threats to security, peace, and social cohesion. Additionally, the project includes the distribution of educational and awareness-raising materials such as videos to the residents of the Municipality of Obiliq.
Target groups and beneficiaries
- Individuals aged 16 and above;
- Students of political science, journalism, and mass communication.
Main activities
- Informing municipal officials, Youth Centers, and NGOs operating in the Municipality of Obiliq;
- Announcing the public call for participation in the project and selection process;
- Organizing 2 focus groups;
- Conducting a workshop on media education;
- Panel discussion on the impact of disinformation as a threat to security and peace in the Municipality of Obiliq, involving participants, the mayor, journalists, police officials, and representatives from KFOR and EULEX;
- Workshop for creating videos with educational and awareness-raising content on the importance of media education;
- Development of an online brochure on the importance of media education;
- Displaying videos on municipal websites, media platforms, and organization’s platforms;
- Distributing brochures to primary and secondary schools in the Municipality of Obiliq;
- Closing meeting.
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