Youth engagement with industry partnerships, especially in the digital realm, is becoming crucial in addressing societal challenges. A recent example is the Google summit on 'Fighting Misinformation Online' held in Brussels on 21 March 2024, which brought together experts and young voices to discuss media literacy and disinformation in the context of elections.
At the summit, eight BIK Youth Ambassadors took part in the session 'Building Trust - Media Literacy with and for Young Voters,' where they shared insights on the role of young people in combating misinformation.They stressed how misinformation affects political engagement and the need for better media literacy education, often learned outside school. Through such involvement, they aim to empower youth in shaping democratic participation.
Youth engagement with industry partnerships, especially in the digital realm, is becoming crucial in addressing societal challenges. A recent example is the Google summit on 'Fighting Misinformation Online' held in Brussels on 21 March 2024, which brought together experts and young voices to discuss media literacy and disinformation in the context of elections.
At the summit, eight BIK Youth Ambassadors took part in the session 'Building Trust - Media Literacy with and for Young Voters,' where they shared insights on the role of young people in combating misinformation.They stressed how misinformation affects political engagement and the need for better media literacy education, often learned outside school. Through such involvement, they aim to empower youth in shaping democratic participation.
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