The workshop began with a discussion about the participants’ role that they have in the referral mechanism in the South Mitrovica municipality. The workshop examined the principles of strategic communication, covering a wide range of topics including the functioning of the media and other outlets that are critical to strategic communication.
Ten people took part in the workshop, of whom four were women.
The workshop’s trainer, Kreshnik Gashi, managing editor of Kallxo.com, presented the principles of strategic communication. The discussion that followed centered on the practical examples given by Gashi, particularly about the perceptions of post-war returnees.
Gashi noted that the impact of social media platforms on sensitive issues like this cannot be ignored, and so members of the referral mechanism must exercise caution when using social media.
The participants said the workshop was useful so the referral mechanism can be more informed about preventing violent extremism, rehabilitation and reintegration and other methods of combatting extremism that can be used in the South Mitrovica municipality.
The workshop was part of the ‘Resilient Community Programme’ founded by GCERF.