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 dynamics within the European Union, and broader geopolitical tensions.  EU–Western

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 unbearable. This is one of the silent consequences of hate

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, offers a practical roadmap for responsible, ethical, and effective use

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 dissatisfaction with their standard of living. These findings were presented

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 judiciary. 🔎 What’s coming next? Strengthening oversight of human

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 ethical reporting on sensitive topics. 🔍 During the training, participants

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 symbolism emphasize the role of the media as guardians of

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. 📅 The training will take place on November 28-29 in Podgorica.

Research Findings on Media Practices and Ethical Reporting The research we conducted aimed to examine current journalism practices, identify key issues in media reporting, assess the state of discrimination and human rights violations, and propose concrete measures to improve the media landscape and reduce discrimination. The primary focus was to