Do you think it’s time for positive change in the way migrants are represented in the media? Do you think politicians who manipulate people’s fears and use hate speech should be challenged? Can you help to make the voices of migrants be heard?
Do you think it’s time for positive change in the way migrants are represented in the media? Do you think politicians who manipulate people’s fears and use hate speech should be challenged? Can you help to make the voices of migrants be heard?
Media4Change is inviting journalists to a 2-day international round table to explore ways of enhancing coverage of migration issues across Europe, to coincide with the 17th San Sebastián Human Rights Film Festival in Spain. Travel and accommodation included.
Media4change is always trying to find new innovative ways and different angles of the stories in order to give voice to the voiceless. We are constantly working on joint projects with editors, journalist and human rights experts to make our vision come to life.
What happens when 20 dedicated young leaders are gathered in one training in Lithuania?
We are happy to announce that we have completed our selection process; the team of international changemakers is ready! Check your name on the list and prepare yourself for a unique workshop, where you will apply your skills, fresh ideas, and knowledge. We look forward to working together and bring the change that our divided world needs.
Will you be the one that will take a lead and the rest will follow? Will your ideas change the way media are REpresenting migration issues and challenge politicians WHO manipulate people’s fears and use hate speech? Apply now and participate in “Voice4Migrants” strategic planning workshop in which you will create a work plan for an international group from at least 7 different countries.
This is a fantastic opportunity for young journalists from EU countries contribute to the social change and to carry out a period of full time international voluntary service in Lithuania. The call is open to all young people, age 18-30. We are waiting for your CV and Cover letter by 25th of March 2018 Applications must be sent to [email protected]
“Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain”, said Povilas Poderskis at the training “Let´s go Public” in Vilnius. During 5 days, more than 20 young journalists from all over Europe produced multimedia content about abuses of power and established a network of professionals, open to the general public, to report on corruption.
Recent initiatives and new attitudes from Lithuanian institutions open a context where legal gender recognition for transgender people seems closer than ever.