Balkan Journalists Deepen Knowledge on Engaged Citizens Reporting
Over 50 journalists from eight media outlets joined an online ‘learning circle’ on April 22-23 to gain more knowledge about engagement journalism and innovative methods to involve women, young people and under-represented communities in the creation of high-quality content.
Call for Applications: BIRN Training on Gender-based Misinformation and Issues Related to Sexism
The dissemination of false information poses a serious risk to security, openness, and democracy. It has an impact on society on several levels, impeding efforts to promote interethnic communication as well as the fight against hate speech, discrimination, violence, and gender inequality.
BIRN Investigation Shortlisted for European Press Prize 2024
Story looking at European Commission’s proposal to scan for child sexual abuse material online is one of 25 nominations for prestigious award.
BIRN Became Partner of Journalism Cloud Alliance
The Alliance was launched on April 17 in Perugia, Italy, to democratize access to data storage and promote collaboration among various stakeholders – and so assist investigative reporting worldwide.
BIRN Macedonia Holds Fourth Training for Young Journalists
The fourth in a year-long series of training courses for a dozen young journalists took place from April 12-14 in Strumica, North Macedonia.
BIRN Kosovo and Radio Gorazdevac Hold Public Discussion With Residents of Gorazdevac About Public Services
On April 11, 2024, Radio Gorazdevac in partnership with BIRN Kosovo held a meeting with residents of Gorazdevac, on Radio Gorazdevac spaces, to discuss the needs of the Gorazdevac community regarding public services.
Transitional Justice Vital for Bosnia’s EU Path, Conference Says
Participants agree transitional judice is a priority for the EU and feelings of ‘fatigue’ must not get in the way.
BIRN Kosovo Holds Training for Journalists on Reporting About Missing Persons
On April 4, 2024 BIRN Kosovo held a training for journalists on how to report about the missing persons in Kosovo as part of the EU-funded project “Uncovering the Truth: Combatting Monoethnic Journalism and Advocating for the Missing Persons in Kosovo“.
BIRN Kosovo Holds Training on the Methodology of Filming, Editing, and Presenting Oral History Interviews
BIRN Kosovo held a one-day training on the Methodology of filming, editing, and presenting Oral History interviews on April 3 at the Civil Society House, in Prishtina.
BIRN Kosovo Holds Workshop for Referral Mechanism in South Mitrovica
BIRN Kosovo held a workshop on March 28 in South Mitrovica about strategic communication during the implementation of the activities of the National Strategy for Preventing and Countering Terrorism for members of the referral mechanism of the South Mitrovica municipality, a multi-disciplinary team set up to address terrorism-related issues.
Meet the People Behind BIRN: Behar Mustafa
Behar Mustafa is a court monitor, researcher and journalist for the TV programme Justice in Kosovo.
Western Balkan Journalists trained for Engaging Citizens in Their Reporting
Eighteen journalists from eight different media outlets underwent training to learn innovative methods to engage women, youth and underrepresented demographics, including audiences aged 65 and older, in the creation of high-quality content.
BIRN Kosovo Trains Members of the Referral Mechanism on Cybersecurity in Hani i Elezit
On March 21, BIRN Kosovo held a one-day training as part of the activity for organizing support days for members of the referral mechanism in the Municipality of Hani i Elezit.
Call for Applications: BIRN Training for Journalists on Reporting about the Missing Persons in Kosovo
In a landscape marked by monoethnic narratives, the issue of missing persons in Kosovo stands out as a crucial topic that requires immediate attention and response.
BIRN Kosovo Holds Training for Municipal Assembly and Staff on Countering Extremism
On March 19, BIRN Kosovo held a one-day training to present the strategic vision of Kosovo’s National Strategy for Preventing and Countering Terrorism to the Municipality of Kaçanik.
