Reporting Diversity Network 2.0

The project focuses on countering divisive narratives in the Western Balkans and supporting more inclusive, responsible and diverse media reporting.

“Reporting Diversity Network 2.0” is a regional project aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in recognising and rejecting narratives that fuel division, intolerance and discrimination in the Western Balkans.

The project encourages cooperation between civil society organisations, media and other relevant actors in order to influence the quality of media messages related to ethnicity, religion, gender and other issues important for understanding, tolerance and respect for diversity.

The project provides tools, resources and evidence that help civil society organisations contribute to more inclusive media and more effective policies promoting tolerance at national and regional level.

The project also includes monitoring of media content containing hate speech. Based on the monitoring, ICS prepares research and analyses of hate speech in the media space in North Macedonia, to contribute to a better understanding of its forms, sources and impact on public debate.