The events unfolding in Gaza will shape the course of global politics in the pivotal decades to come. Media is a key component of that political process, both in informing and shaping the opinions of populations worldwide, and already, emerging narratives are being leveraged by Russia to advance political ends.
The challenges around decent work are particularly pertinent to the Arab world’s most populous country, Egypt. The online platform Masaraat focuses on economic inclusion for young people, since 34% of youth with secondary or higher education are unemployed.
In a region where the media is often polarized and controlled by the vested interests of politicians or the business elite, and where media often doesn’t speak to public needs, Raseef22 stands as a beacon of hope. After the Arab Spring, the digital media platform launched as an independent outlet,
The RNW Media team was at the RightsCon summit taking place June 5-8, a uniquely civil society-led space tackling human rights in the digital era. The convening of tech companies, government officials, and activists in such a space is crucial for building an ecosystem where digital rights are safeguarded. Safe,
Social media is increasingly used in social and behavioural change (SBC) and norms-shifting interventions (Norms-shifting on Social Media, Abstract). Young people’s engagement in digital spaces is rapidly growing, and their active participation in these spaces is essential to achieve sustainable, inclusive, and stable societies. Georgetown University research, conducted under the
Accelerated digital transformation has amplified the role of digital media in all aspects of society. From the creation of a metaverse to the viral AI model ChatGPT, digital media technologies are fast evolving – as are young people’s digital media consumption behaviors and habits. Amid these shifts, the international
We are pleased to announce that we have just launched an innovation award that will support hub members (individuals and/or groups) to come up with new and unconventional solutions to real problems and challenges, with the aim of improving delivery of digital comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) to young people online.
Art can be a powerful tool for social change – going beyond the borders that mark our lands or the languages we speak. It can capture the human stories behind social injustices and inspire action. Together with ARTIVIST, we’re delighted to offer a home to engaging pieces of art focusing on social change!
Media and digital media play essential roles in citizen participation and inclusive governance. We are also witnessing global civil servants and NGO professionals finding themselves at a loss on how to strategically and effectively use and engage media to amplify their messages to broader audiences.
Last month, we had an incredible time at our RNW Media Welcome Event to commemorate our new office space in the Koepel in Haarlem and our 75th anniversary! We were delighted to be joined by a panel of changemakers who shared their experiences using digital media and data to co-create safe digital (civic) spaces for change and advocate for digital rights.
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