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.
The project focuses on developing media literacy resources and using AI-based tools to recognise, understand and tackle disinformation and media manipulation.
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.
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.
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.
The research “Vulnerability to disinformation of diverse groups of citizens in North Macedonia” aims to determine the individual factors, motives, and barriers for recognizing and dealing with disinformation of vulnerable groups of citizens.
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.
This report includes the findings of the public opinion research that refers to identification of citizens’ ability to discern and deal with disinformation.
The project focuses on strengthening public understanding of the origins, motives and impact of disinformation through fact-based journalism, media content, training and public campaigns.