Intercultural discourse and professional reporting for young journalists topic of OSCE-supported workshop
From 10 to 12 November, a training course on intercultural communication and professional reporting standards gathered in Budva 14 young journalists from both renowned media outlets and youth magazines, as well as youngsters interested in journalism, from across Montenegro. The event was organized by the Regional Youth Co-operation Office (RYCO) Local Branch Office in Montenegro, with the cooperation of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro.
In starting the workshop, Edin Koljenović, Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office, noted that the training session offered young journalists with the opportunity to learn the fundamental principles of professional reporting, intercultural interaction, media literacy, prejudices, stereotypes, and many more. “Our focus is on elevating the skills of young journalists in media reporting standards, as media plays a crucial role in shaping and advocating for sustainable and inclusive peace,” said Koljenović.
Martin Lulgjuraj, Director of the Directorate for Youth in the Ministry of Sports and Youth, pointed out the vital importance of RYCO as a mechanism for co-operation among young people across the Western Balkans. “Every chance to empower youth is crucial because their work shapes public perception and fosters understanding and mutual trust in our community,” Lulgjuraj stated.
Irena Marunović, Senior Programme Assistant in the OSCE Mission, stressed the importance of young journalists in influencing their peers: “How you act and report affects the way youth from Montenegro, but also Western Balkans creates opinions on different topics. You have an essential role in preventing adolescents from establishing preconceptions and prejudices among each other,” said Marunović.
This was the second training workshop that RYCO and the OSCE Mission conducted for young journalists in Montenegro. The first one examined the role of the media in the regional reconciliation effort and took place in December 2022.
Source: OSCE.org
