Seminar: Young Citizens’ Empowerment and engagement in a safe and clear democratic debate

Seminar

21 March 2025 | Online, Italy

This seminar is designed for youth workers, community leaders and educators, who want to empower young citizens in democratic participation. It focuses on media literacy and combating disinformation through bottom-up community initiatives.

This interactive online seminar is designed for youth workers, educators, and professionals in the field of non-formal learning who are committed to empowering young citizens in democratic participation. Participants will engage in an in-depth exploration of strategies to foster media literacy, strengthen democratic dialogue, and combat disinformation in youth communities.

The seminar will provide practical insights into bottom-up community fact-checking, equipping youth workers with methodologies to support young people in critically evaluating information and identifying false narratives. Special attention will be given to peer-led initiatives, offering replicable models that encourage active youth engagement in democratic debates.

A key highlight of the seminar will be the multiplier of the EUCOMMvsDISINFO project outcomes (CIV-101081403), showcasing innovative tools and resources that can be adapted to different community contexts.

Who Should Attend?

This training is tailored for youth workers, community leaders, educators involved in non-formal education who aim to strengthen young people’s resilience against disinformation and foster their active citizenship.

Key Themes & Learning Outcomes:

Best practices for engaging young people in democratic debates
Establishing community-based fact-checking as a youth empowerment tool
Enhancing media literacy through non-formal education approaches
Exploring practical tools and resources for replication in local youth work
Networking with experts and peers to share strategies and experiences

By joining this seminar, participants will gain practical methodologies to integrate fact-checking and media literacy into their educational practices, ensuring young people are equipped with the skills to navigate today’s information landscape critically and responsibly.

More information at: SALTO