We recently hosted the “Navigating Influence in the News Arena: Regional Conference on Exploring Tactics to Resist Disinformation and Influence” in Sarajevo on June 24-25, 2024. Organized in partnership with SEENPM, this event was connected with the POINT conference, broadening topics and offering enhanced networking opportunities with regional and global experts. The conference featured discussions on the impact of malign foreign influence and workshops on how to cover this topic in newsrooms.
Additionally, we are excited to announce the kickoff of a new project focused on media literacy for seniors. This project, launched during a meeting in Sarajevo, is a partnership with Media Centar Sarajevo (Bosnia), Montenegro Media Institute, and Media Literacy Coalition (Bulgaria). It aims to equip older adults with the skills to navigate today’s media landscape.
Both events included sessions sharing valuable experiences and lessons learned from Czechia, generating new ideas for research and training. This paves the way for innovative approaches to counter disinformation and malign influence, and enhance media literacy.