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Telling the Story: Getting Young Green Voices Heard at EYC
2017
Gdańsk , 80–863 Poland
The Green European Journal hosted a media workshop during the European Youth Conference.
This event was a part of the programme of the European Youth Conference in Gdańsk hosted with Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung office in Warsaw.
Context
Austerity, populism, illiberalism, corruption, nationalism, xenophobia – all around us today we see obstacles to reaching an open and progressive society. Crackdowns on media, freedom of expression and civil liberties are all threats to democracy that exacerbate these trends. Now, more than ever, the voices of young people need to be heard – yet they are all too often marginalised, ignored and dismissed. In addition, the volume of information available, through new forms of media, and the circulation of so-called ‘fake news’ make it harder than ever for all citizens, not just the young, to obtain reliable, trustworthy information. In this challenging context, how can young writers stand out as progressive voices communicating with integrity?
Objectives
This workshop aimed to give participants some tips and tools to make their voice heard. From coming up with an angle to turn an important topic into a compelling news story, to pitching their proposal and getting their work published – we’ll walked them through the steps to get their story out there. Participants got the chance to start working on a story of their own, and were invited to share their own experiences with writing, communicating and getting publishing.
We also discussed some controversial questions such as how to be a credible voice whilst taking a political position, and the role that alternative media can play to shed light on the topics overlooked by the mainstream media.
The workshop was moderated by Beatrice White (deputy editor of the Green European Journal) and Julia Lagoutte (editorial assistant at the Green European Journal).
Gdańsk , 80–863 Poland