Summary
The Diversity Reporting Network is an initiative that brings together civil society organizations and media outlets from the Western Balkans, aiming to improve media representation of diversity in the areas of ethnicity, religion, and gender.
The project’s main activities include media monitoring to identify and counter hate speech, social media campaigns, training sessions for media professionals and NGOs, and support for regional projects through grants. In addition, national and regional conferences are organized to discuss and promote diversity.
Partner
Reporting Diversity Network
Funded by:
European Union | Smart Balkans | Royal Norwegian Embassy
Objectives
The Diversity Reporting Network is a group of civil society organizations and media outlets from the Western Balkans, established with the goal of effectively influencing media representation of diversity, particularly in the areas of ethnicity, religion, and gender.
Key Points:
Media Monitoring
Monitoring traditional and new media to identify hate speech and divisive discourse.
Publication of Complaints
Countering hate speech through articles, blog posts, letters to editors, and reports on social media platforms.
Social Media Campaign
Promoting results and encouraging debate on hate narratives through memes, cartoons, and educational videos.
Diversity Reporting Training
Training representatives of the Network, NGOs, and media to lead diversity training sessions.
Small Grants
Supporting 30 regional projects through small grants.
National and Regional Conferences
Organizing meetings to foster discussions and promote diversity among key stakeholders.