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EAVI - Media Literacy for Citizenship
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EAVI is an independent, not-for-profit international civil society organisation with a mission to serve the general public's interest in the field of media and to advance full citizenship across Europe and beyond.

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Submissions open for Voices Awards 2026!🏆
Honouring 25 projects across seven areas of various media practices!
Winners get €1,200 and will be honoured at the European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom, 10–12 March 2026.
Deadline: 12 January 2026.
Apply here → voicesfestival.eu/voices-awards/
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🎤 We are excited to share that Voices is coming back, and so are we!
📍 After an inspiring edition in Zagreb, the next Voices – European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom will be in Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Florence on 10–12 March 2026.
Find the Voices website: voicesfestival.eu.
November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Australia’s under-16 social media ban sparks global debate. Supporters hail youth protection, critics fear flawed tech & lost freedoms. France, Spain & Greece push EU rules – real safeguard or risky quick fix?
🔗Visit the following link for the full story: lnkd.in/ernkvvgZ
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Cyberviolence against women — from deepfakes to harassment — is rising across Europe, creating hidden barriers to equality. EAVI explores how it happens, what platforms and governments are doing, and why inclusive policy, accountability, and media literacy are key to change. eavi.eu/cyberviolenc...
August 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In today’s digital age, learners shouldn’t just consume – they should decode, create, and participate. Module 8 of the Teachers 4.0 Curriculum, developed by EAVI, fosters critical digital media literacy to help learners navigate online spaces thoughtfully and responsibly. eavi.eu/teachers-4-0...
August 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🔍Disinformation doesn’t spread by accident - it’s strategic.
From Dividing societies to Dominating narratives, explore how the 5Ds shape what we see, think, and trust.

📊Check out this visual breakdown by EAVI!
July 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🧠 What happens to our brains when we outsource thinking to AI?

New MIT study reveals that frequent ChatGPT use weakens mental abilities like thinking, remembering, reasoning and paying attention – and may be making us mentally lazy.

Read more here: eavi.eu/ai-tools-and...
July 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🇪🇺 On June 16th, Semih Solmaz and Hetvi Chheda of EAVI delivered a workshop on understanding and tackling misleading information at the #INFORMEU Network’s 8th plenary meeting in Tallinn, led by the EC’s DG REGIO, in collaboration with the Republic of Estonia.

For more: ec.europa.eu/regional_pol...
June 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Fact-checking is key in a messy info world. The Verification Workflow helps you spot red flags fast:

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🔹Location
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Want to learn more? Join our workshop at InformEU on Digital Truths and Lies in Tallinn 🇪🇪 | June 16–18
June 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🎙️ In the latest series of the EAVI Conversations 3, media literacy is more than a skill, it’s a way to question the systems shaping our digital lives.

Watch the full series: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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In the latest series of the EAVI Conversations 3, we turn our attention to media literacy, not as a simple skillset, but as a lens to critically examine the ...
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May 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🎙️ Can media literacy help fight the climate crisis?
Antonio Lopez explores how shifting to an eco-centred worldview and rethinking tech use can drive real environmental change.
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Prof. Antonio López | EAVI Conversations 3
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May 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
✍️ Writing with AI, flying through paragliding content, and rethinking academia — Dr. Giovanni Spitale shares a fresh take on creativity, research, and digital life.
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Dr. Giovanni Spitale | EAVI Conversations 3
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May 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
🎙️ Where does journalism end and entertainment begin?
Mehdi Khelfat shares how young journalists can stay authentic, navigate algorithms, and find their voice in today’s media landscape.
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May 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
🎙️ AI in classrooms is here—but are we teaching students to think critically about it?
Lidija Kralj explains why AI literacy must start early, with ethics and human oversight at its core.
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May 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
ChatGPT said:
🎙️ “We are no longer in a game of self-regulation. We are in a game of co-regulation.”
Paolo Cesarini breaks down how the EU is reshaping digital governance with laws like the DSA and EMFA, pushing platforms toward real accountability.
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Paolo Cesarini | EAVI Conversations 3
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May 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🎙️ What does press freedom look like in the digital age?
Journalists Georgine Kellermann and Maja Sever discuss online hate, open expression, and why smart regulation matters now more than ever.
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Georgine Kellermann & Maja Sever | EAVI Conversations 3
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May 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
How is masculinity shaped online?
Sylvia Liuti dives into everyday content, hidden harms, and how young people can challenge toxic narratives and build a healthier digital culture.
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May 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
📱How can parents set guilt-free digital boundaries at home?
Journalist and parent Genie Godula shares tips on raising media-savvy kids in a tech-filled world.
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Genie Godula | EAVI Conversations 3
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May 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
🎙️ What does healthy tech use look like for kids growing up with AI?
Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov shares a powerful metaphor to help students feel empowered, rather than overwhelmed by technology.
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Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov | EAVI Conversations 3
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May 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🎙️ “And we thought tech was on our side...”
In Ep. 1 of EAVI Conversations 2025, Paolo Celot breaks down how surveillance capitalism quietly shapes our lives—who profits, who loses, and how we reclaim control.
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May 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
"Peace in the Minds" and Media Now, a speech by Tapio Varis, President of EAVI’s Advisory Board at MIL and Global Understanding Conference 2025 in Barcelona explores the critical role of media in shaping peace, democracy, and global understanding in 2025.

Read now at eavi.eu/peace-in-the...
May 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Who runs the internet? Just 8 giants: Alphabet, Meta, Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, TikTok & Disney+ drive 65% of traffic. 📊 Full 2024 Sandvine report: lnkd.in/evrTXzGR
May 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🎙️Peter Porta, the director of The Click Trap, reflects on his documentary about how the digital advertising economy fuels scams, disinformation, and extremist content online, making unethical creators rich in the process.

✨ Stay tuned for more insights from the Festival!
April 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
We discussed anthropomorphism as the biggest misconception about AI with Dr Letitia Parcalabescu.

👤 She was a speaker on "Artificial Intelligence: A Double-Edged Sword for Truth", where the panellists touched upon the opportunities and risks AI presents in shaping the information ecosystem.
April 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
During the Voices - European Festival of Journalism and Media Literacy, Jasena Knez Radolović shared tips for parents on building trust and talking openly with kids about their online lives.
✨ Follow for more Festival highlights!
#MediaLiteracy #DigitalParenting
April 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM