Hate speech in the media is a real problem, but is that our whole story? The documentary “Another Perspective” does more than just investigate the lack of institutional response; it takes us a step further. This is a film about people who choose dialogue over division, empathy over hate, and cooperation where the system often fails. Join us in discovering the stories of individuals and communities who are actively building understanding in North Macedonia. Watch it here: This documentary was produced with the financial support of the European Union within the Reporting Diversity Network – The New Agenda project. Its…

SKOPJE – A massive sculptural keyboard has appeared today at the prominent “KIM” intersection on Partizanski Odredi Boulevard, serving as a bold artistic intervention against the rising tide of hate speech. The installation, inspired by one of the most universal symbols of the digital age, aims to pull virtual communication out of the shadows and into the physical world. By transforming the keyboard into a large-scale public object, the artists behind the project seek to move the conversation about online behavior from the glowing screens of smartphones into the heart of the city’s public space. From Virtual Silence to Public…

SKOPJE, February 25, 2026 — A striking new visual and educational structure titled “The Pyramid of Hate Speech” has been unveiled at the square near “Kim” on Partizanski Odredi Boulevard to warn citizens about the dangerous escalation of intolerance in society. Standing 165 centimeters tall and crafted from wood, metal, and forex print, the installation serves as a physical representation of the logic behind gradual radicalization. The artwork maps out five clearly defined levels, illustrating how seemingly “innocent” daily behaviors can eventually culminate in extreme atrocities. The foundation of the pyramid identifies the starting point of hate as culturally accepted…

SKOPJE, February 2, 2026 – Today, at the square near “Kim” on “Partizanski odredi” Boulevard, Skopje residents were met with a new urban art installation titled “Measure your words before you speak or write.” The installation addresses the increasingly prevalent issue of hate speech and its frequent confusion with the concept of freedom of expression. The action stems from the need to highlight a dangerous practice where freedom of speech is perceived as absolute and is often misused to spread offensive, discriminatory, and hateful messages—at times even unintentionally. With the rising influence of social media, a segment of the public…

Skopje, 22 December- The performative action “Tea Against Hate Speech” aims to speak out loudly against hate speech and its presence in daily public and online narratives. The event will take place on Macedonia Street, near the Memorial House of Mother Teresa. The action is based on direct interaction with passers-by and utilizes a simple yet deeply rooted symbol in our culture—tea. In Macedonian daily life, teas and herbs are traditionally used as a remedy for the body, but also as a moment for calming, conversation, or silence. For this reason, “Tea Against Hate Speech” uses tea as a tool…

People often hate what they do not understand or perceive as a threat. When repeated often enough, such fears become embedded in collective thinking, shaping how societies view “the other”. This is where the media becomes central. Media outlets do not merely report events; they interpret and frame them. The choice of words, images, and headlines can either calm fears and foster understanding or amplify insecurities and feed hostility. In North Macedonia, where politics, ethnicity, and identity are deeply intertwined, the media often serves as both a mirror and a magnifier of existing tensions. Monitoring the media, therefore, is not…

Photo by Sam McGhee on Unsplash Innovative Media announces a Call for Proposals to produce 1 (one) documentary video. 1.      Subject of procurement Within the framework of this Call, a bidder will be selected who, in the period 15 November 2025 – 28 February 2026, will be responsible for the creation of 1 (one) documentary video in duration 20-25 minutes. A description of the subject of procurement is given below, in the Detailed Overview of the Bidder’s Obligations, which is an integral part of this Call. 2.      Application requirements Legal entities and individuals who offer services in the field of…

Hate speech in the Western Balkans is becoming more complex, layered, and increasingly used as a political weapon, according to new media monitoring reports presented at the regional conference Breaking Words, Building Bridges: Responses to Polarisation in the Western Balkans held in Belgrade, Serbia, organised by the Reporting Diversity Network (RDN), part of wich is Innovative Media. The Reporting Diversity Network (RDN) showcased its third set of reports covering January 2024 to July 2025 highlighting persistent hateful and harmful narratives, especially those targeting gender and ethnicity.  In Serbia, the latest findings show that hate speech has not only intensified but also diversified in the wake…

Innovative Media, as part of the Reporting Diversity Network – The new Agenda project, is pleased to announce the organizations selected under the Open Call for Project Applications aiming to counter hate speech and improve representation of diversity in North Macedonia. The following five civil society organizations have been awarded sub-grants: These grantees were chosen for their ability to contribute to the objectives of the call, which include raising the visibility and media representation of women’s and minority rights’ issues, countering polarizing narratives, strengthening the role of local CSOs and fostering respect for social diversity. The signing of the sub-granting…

SKOPJE, September 12, 2025 – In the urban area of Skopje, at the well-known location of the small square near Kim, a new artistic-activist intervention titled “Turn off hate speech” has been installed. The central object of the installation consists of a huge switch measuring 100x200x150 cm, symbolically represented as a button that citizens should press to turn off hate speech. However, turning off hate speech is not an easy task in reality, which is why the installation symbolizes the impossibility of easily ridding ourselves of hate speech. For this reason, the button is protected by a wooden fence wrapped in barbed…