Election campaigns are periods when information spreads quickly—and not always accurately. That’s why it’s essential to know how to approach the media with a critical and conscious mindset.
The media plays a significant role in shaping opinions, but not every source is trustworthy. Be cautious of misleading news, sensational headlines, or images designed to provoke emotional reactions.
Social media is increasingly becoming a space where manipulation, propaganda, and disinformation are widely circulated.
In this post, you will find some practical tips:
– How to avoid unreliable sources
– How not to fall for visual manipulation or misleading headlines
– How to recognize propaganda
– What you can do as an informed citizen
– And where to verify the information you read or share
In the lead-up to elections, accurate information is a civic act. We invite you to explore the post and become part of a more responsible and aware media culture.
This infographic is part of the program “Youth for Truth – Media Education to Counter Electoral Disinformation in Lezhë” implemented by H.A.N.A, supported by the See Check Network, and funded by the European Union.
