Media and Critical Thinking Against Radicalization
"Media and Critical Thinking Against Radicalization" (MCTAR) aimed to develop tools and resources to prevent radicalization and combat hate speech in media. Coordinated by Euro-Med Eve (Tunisia) in partnership with EN.O Greece, Youth Support Leader (Jordan), and Freeminds in Action (Italy), the project sought to enhance youth workers' ability to identify and address radicalization patterns among young people. It also focused on fostering critical thinking and intercultural dialogue among youth to empower them to recognize and challenge hate speech and extremist narratives. The project involved two main phases: training youth workers and engaging young people in creative and critical thinking activities, including photography and video production, culminating in a short film festival.
Objectives
Equip youth workers with tools and resources to identify and address radicalization patterns among young people.
Foster critical thinking among youth to help them recognize and challenge hate speech and extremist narratives.
Promote intercultural dialogue by engaging young people from different backgrounds in collaborative creative activities.
Develop an anti-radicalization toolkit and other Open Educational Resources (OERs) to support youth work.
Create alternative narratives through photography, video production, and creative storytelling.
Raise awareness about the importance of media literacy and critical thinking in countering radicalization and hate speech
Results
Anti-Radicalization Toolkit – A comprehensive toolkit was developed to help youth workers identify and address signs of radicalization among young people.
Field Research Report – A report analyzing the context and risk factors for radicalization in the four participating communities was produced.
Open Educational Resources (OERs) – Materials and training sessions related to anti-radicalization and media literacy were created and made available under a Creative Commons license.
Photography and Videos – Young participants produced several short films and photography projects to promote positive narratives and counteract hate speech.
Short Film Festival – A festival was held in Nabeul, Tunisia, showcasing the creative works produced by youth during the project, followed by a prize ceremony and cultural activities.
Training and Exchange of Best Practices – Over 42 youth workers and trainers participated in workshops and exchanges, developing their skills in media literacy and critical thinking.
Youth Exchange and Peer Learning – Youth participants from different cultural backgrounds engaged in dialogue and creative activities, fostering intercultural understanding and cooperation.
Follow-Up Strategy – A long-term follow-up plan was developed in collaboration with local institutions and youth organizations to sustain the project's impact and build on its outcomes.
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