Survey report on youth news consumption, disinformation recognition, and civic engagement in North Macedonia
According to young people, politics and political parties are the biggest source of disinformation. At the same time, their political views on social developments in the country are mute.
Trainer’s Guide for Encouraging Creativity Through Critical Media Literacy
The Trainer's Guide for Encouraging Creativity Through Critical Media Literacy is designed to help trainers and educators encourage students to "think outside the box" when they consume various media content. The Guide combines theory with practice and can be applied in different educational settings, all to enrich the knowledge and skills of students to be responsible and critical media consumers and producers.
News consumption practices, following current events and perceptions of institutional transparency
The report presents the findings of the research on citizens’ information practices, as well as perceptions and views regarding information on current events/processes in the country, as well as the transparency and accountability of state institutions.
Ethical Reporting on Gender – Based Violence in North Macedonia
The dominance of daily political events, the limited resources in the newsrooms, the lack of specialized journalists, the absence of sources and the perception that topics related to gender-based violence are not of primary importance contribute to the under-reporting of gender-based violence.
Gender equality in a time of gendered disinformation
The analysis states that, by providing space for spreading gendered disinformation, the media contribute to dehumanization and demonization, as well as direct verbal attacks and threats to supporters of gender equality and the LGBTI+ community, most of whom are women.
A pathway to civic engagement through media literacy – Trainer’s Guide
The Trainer’s Guide to Developing Media Literacy Skills is intended to be a practical guide for everyone who would like to apply a model of inclusive media literacy development, whether in a school, as part of the class teacher’s work programme, or a civil society organization.
Sexist hate speech against young girls
Sexist hate speech against young girls is spread through comments on news reports on social media, which are fertile ground for the development of gender-based malicious and disturbing content. Such content is usually created in response to the news reports, so the role of the media and their reporting is significant for their prevention, and especially the regulation of comments on news reports on social media.
Role of Institutional Transparency in Tackling Disinformation and Speculation in North Macedonia
The study "Role of Institutional Transparency in Tackling Disinformation and Speculation in North Macedonia" aims to identify how transparency can help counter the spread of disinformation that undermines trust in state institutions.
Report from research of citizens’ ability to discern and deal with disinformation
This report includes the findings of the public opinion research that refers to identification of citizens’ ability to discern and deal with disinformation.
Local Priorities for Environmental Protection in Regions with Protected Areas
Are young people involved in extracurricular activities in this area and what is being done by CSOs and institutions about environmental protection are some of the questions covered by the research "Local Priorities for Environmental Protection in Regions with Protected Areas (Demir Kapija, Prespa, Strumica Pelagonija, Tikves and Ohrid)” conducted by the Institute of Communication Studies in partnership with the Macedonian Ecological Society (MES). The main goal of the research is to strengthen the communication capacities for advocacy of the civil society organizations and youth and to strengthen the participation of the public in environmental decision making.