Western Balkans Watch and Warn: External drivers of EU-related disinformation narratives Through the end of May 2026, the Western Balkans are likely to face increased disinformation risks driven by external developments affecting EU integration, particularly political messaging around enlargement, shifting…
After months of online attacks, Aleksandra* from Montenegro started self-censorship. She withdrew from advocating for her community and even her own rights. Every post, every comment, every debate had become a battlefield, and the cost of speaking out had grown…
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how information is produced, verified, and consumed, professionals in the media and judiciary face a new set of challenges — and opportunities. CEDEM’s Toolkit for Journalists and the Judiciary, developed within the Media Watchdog project,…
In Montenegro, a general decline in public trust toward state institutions has been recorded. More than half of citizens cite political patronage in employment as their main concern, nearly 40 percent perceive the Government as unstable, while a majority express…
Non-governmental organizations and civic activists express their support for the protest organized by the families of those killed and injured in two mass shootings in Cetinje. The protest will be held on Tuesday, 12 August, at 3:00 PM, at the Lovćenska Vila monument…
After a successful first year, the project “Media Monitoring – Tracking Ethical Reporting on Human Rights Violations” is entering its second phase, bringing a series of activities aimed at improving media ethics, responsible reporting, and collaboration between the media and…
The Sociological Center of Montenegro (SOCEN) has successfully conducted a training as part of the project “Media Monitoring – Tracking Ethical Reporting on Human Rights Violations,” bringing together 15 media professionals who enhanced their skills in investigative journalism, fact-checking, and…
Every project needs a clear and recognizable visual identity – a symbol that communicates its mission and values. Our visual identity is designed to reflect the project’s key goals: transparency, accountability and ethical human rights reporting. 🔎 Strong colors and…
The Sociological Center of Montenegro (SOCEN), within the project “Media Watchdog – Monitoring for Ethical Reporting on Human Rights Violations”, is organizing a training session for media professionals to strengthen responsible and ethical journalism in reporting on human rights. 📅…

