Policy summary – Resilience instead of debunking: responding to FIMI
This public policy brief positions resilience as a systemic response to Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), instead of fragmented, ad hoc rebuttals.
The Media Ecosystem and Foreign information manipulation and interference in North Macedonia
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) is a complex systemic risk to democratic societies that is particularly manifested and amplified through the media.
The Gordian Knot of Harmful Narratives in Politics and the Media
The publication "The Gordian Knot of Harmful Narratives in Politics and Media" is the final output of the comprehensive research "Determining Political Harmful Narratives (HARM-TIVE)"
How the media approach rape and consent
Gender-based violence is one of the most serious forms of human rights violation, with profound individual and societal consequences.
Citizens’ Practices and Perceptions Regarding Information and Disinformation
Thе survey aims to examine how citizens obtain information, what topics interest them most, how they perceive media reporting, their views on the transparency and accountability of state institutions, and their strategies for dealing with disinformation.
The Narrative Trap: Exposing Harmful Narratives used by Politicians and Media
This publication is the result of the research Determining Political Harmful Narratives (HARMTIVE) conducted by the Institute of Communication Studies (ICS) in collaboration with researchers and experts in the area of communications and media, journalists, and media professionals.
Case Study: “Vermin,” “Parasites,” “Satan”: How Toxic Speech Became a Normal Part of Public Discourse
The toxic discourse in North Macedonia’s online political landscape continues to thrive, fueled by sharp polarization and the anonymity of social media. Between September 29 and December 22, 2024, the EOOH platform monitored a total of 238 posts (n=238), capturing insights into the language of hate directed at political figures and groups. This analysis focuses on the patterns of political hate speech, key examples, and its implications for democratic discourse.
Gendered Hate Speech During the 2024 Presidential Elections in North Macedonia
This case study examines the prevalence and nature of gendered hate speech online, focusing solely on the 2024 presidential elections.
Women Politicians and Media Bias
The research shows that the mere presence of women politicians in the media is reason enough for their stereotyping and discrimination related to traditional gender roles and the physical appearance of women, especially through the use of sensationalist language.