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Council of Europe is currently accepting applications for its Youth Facing Disinformation – Why Journalists Matter 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The initiative Youth Facing Disinformation - Why Journalists Matter, supported under the Monaco Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, places young people at the centre of efforts to defend freedom of expression, information integrity and democratic resilience.
Organised under the Council of Europe’s Journalists Matter Campaign, in cooperation with the Youth Department’s project Youth Revitalising Democracy, the Strasbourg event will bring together selected grantees, young participants, journalists, media creators, policymakers and experts. It will combine a high-level conference with thematic workshops on disinformation, media literacy, journalist safety and youth engagement.
The event will also provide a platform for selected grantees to present their projects, exchange with peers and experts, and explore visibility, dissemination and partnership opportunities. These discussions will support outreach and impact, while the funded projects remain fully defined and under the responsibility of the selected grantees
Application are currently being accepted for the Council of Europe - Youth Facing Disinformation – Why Journalists Matter 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Young people aged 18-30 residing in a Council of Europe member State with an interest or experience in areas such as:
They particularly encourage applications from journalists, journalism students, creators, youth leaders, educators, researchers and representatives of youth organisations and civil society.
Apply for Council of Europe - Youth Facing Disinformation – Why Journalists Matter
