Proposal: Combating, countering disinformation and other forms of interference in the democracy
Implementation: 2024 to 2026
Call: CERV-2023-CITIZENS-CIV – Citizens’ engagement and participation – 2023
Topic: CERV-2023-CITIZENS-CIV
Type of Action: CERV-LS – CERV Lump Sum Grants
Proposed Budget: 203 365,00€
Keywords: Countering disinformation and other forms of interference in the democracy, Promoting democratic participation through debating the future of Europe, Other priority in line with the call objective to promote citizens engagement, Media literacy, Democracy, Inclusion, Europe in a changing world, Civil society, Vulnerable groups, Human rights, Cross-sector cooperation, Citizen engagement
Objective: The EU recognizes the vital role of enhancing media literacy to combat disinformation, safeguard democratic values, and empower citizens to discern credible sources from false ones, with various policies and initiatives implemented in Member States in recent years. Nonetheless, the heart of media literacy approaches lies in devising inclusive communication strategies while concurrently safeguarding the tenets of freedom of speech. Seeking a delicate balance between fighting disinformation and preserving the fundamental rights of all citizens, including vulnerable groups, to express their views and opinions is our major challenge when it comes to counter disinformation and other malign influences.
This project intends to intervene in this sphere to empower European communities, promoting inclusive educational strategies that target and engage vulnerable and diverse age groups, reducing the risk of disinformation targeting marginalized populations. The activities are based on tailored approaches, digital educational tools, lifelong learning and cross-sectoral cooperation, and will focus on engaging citizens, especially the most vulnerable, in order to create a more informed and resilient society, safeguarding democratic values and ensuring that all citizens can actively participate in the digital era safeguarding their rights.
Partners:
- Federazione Italiana Diritti Umani Comitato Italia
- IM Cultural Institute
- Fondatsia Za Predpriemachestvo, Kultura I Obrazovanie
- Medardo Coboto Treciojo Amziaus Universitetas
- Asociación De Emisoras Municipales Y Comunitaria
- Idryma Ergodotisis Ekpedefsis Neoleas (IEEN)
- Tasc Europe Studies
- Lab Futura