In the current era of digitalisation after Covid-19, we are witnessing an increase in the use of online and digital tools. Digital media have become useful and necessary tools for connecting people around the world and providing accessible means of education, work, and information. However, digital media are characterised by their diversity and the multiplicity of sources from which information can be obtained. These sources can be professional, governmental, news or simply content generated by individuals around the world. This study session is a response to the accelerating threat of misinformation and the importance for young people to be equipped with vital skills to engage in pluralistic societies and conversations.

Therefore, the project aims to build young people’s capacity to critically evaluate information and sources to identify misleading and manipulated information, and to develop young people’s debating, listening and critical thinking skills to become active and engaged members of a constructive, healthy, pluralistic, and democratic society. 

To explore the impact of misinformation and pluralism on young people

To build the capacity of young people to critically assess different information points and sources available online and offline.

To develop young people’s skills to initiate and participate in constructive, positive, and respectful debates, while being informed about the different bodies, institutions and organisations that deal with political, social, and civic issues.

This project is supported by the Council of Europe