Visualization: Gender-based Hate speech online (HSO) in North Macedonia

“We should not aim for the security of cyberspace but for security in cyberspace.”

Chapter 5, namely The rise of hate online: Hate speech in cyber space targeted at women in North Macedonia is based on a research conducted in North Macedonia aimed at identifying the gendered component of reported cases of online hate speech and exploring discrepancies in the treatment of these cases by authorities in North Macedonia.

This infographic was produced as part of the project “Good governance in cyber security in the Western Balkans” implemented by DCAF – Geneva Center for Security Sector Management and funded by the UK Government’s Foreign Office, Commonwealth and Development. The content of this animation is the sole responsibility of the Metamorphosis Foundation and in no way reflects the views of DCAF and the donor.

DISINFORMATION TRENDS AND NARRATIVES IN THE WESTERN BALKAN REGION MEDIA MONITORING REPORT FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2023

During the last quarter of 2023, various external actors continued to target the societies of Western Balkans with disinformation and related manipulation tactics, through a range of influence operations by various authoritarian forces, to hybrid warfare by Russia. This monitoring report presents an overview of key disinformation trends affecting Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, […]

Compendium: “Manipulating the Public Discourse: Disinformation and Propaganda”

The compendium, “Manipulating the public discourse: Disinformation and Propaganda,” is an essential compilation for those seeking to understand and navigate the complex landscape of disinformation that has proliferated in recent years. It brings together a diverse array of texts, fact-checking articles, in-depth analyses, and reviews covering 2023. The year was marked by significant global and […]

“Error 403: Identity Forbidden

“Error 403: Identity Forbidden” is an analytical report on the prevailing conversation on social media regarding North Macedonia’s accesion to European Union and NATO membership. Research conducted by Metamorphosis Foundation as part of IRI’s Beacon Project from November 2023 to January 2024 indicates that the issues of integration of North Macedonia in the European Union […]