Media Literacy and Technology Against Hate Speech: HATE-LESS Toolkit Launches in Ukraine
We are incredibly proud to announce that the HATE-LESS Toolkit has gained significant recognition by the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NSJU). Their recent feature highlights that our toolkit “Media Literacy and Technology Against Hate Speech: A Guide to Developing Youth Inclusion” is available in Ukrainian, making these resources accessible to Ukrainian educators, journalists, and youth leaders.
Giving Youth The Tools to Tell Their Own Stories
The core philosophy of the HATE-LESS project is empowerment. As highlighted by the NSJU, the toolkit focuses on helping young people develop counter-narratives that break down stereotypes. In a digital environment where young people are frequently exposed to harmful content, stereotypes, and misleading information, providing them with the technical and ethical skills to tell their own stories is more than media education – it is a way to strengthen confidence, inclusion, and community resilience.
It also encourages them to express their experiences, perspectives, and ideas in their own words.
A Comprehensive 6-Module Journey
The manual, adapted into Ukrainian by Yevhen Tsymbalenko under the guidance of media expert Wolfgang Ressmann, offers a practical path from theory to action through six structured modules:
- Ethical Foundation: Learning how to create a safe space for discussing sensitive and complex topics.
- Emotional Algorithms: An analysis of how social networks manipulate feelings and influence behavior.
- Research Methods: Practical exercises ranging from creating audio diaries to the “Photovoice” method.
- Participatory Action: Making one’s own voice heard for positive change and co-creating community ethics.
- Technical Workshop: Expert tips on creating quality videos, conducting interviews, and content promotion.
- Reflection: Interactive games and exercises are designed to consolidate new skills and lessons.
Why This Matters Now
The manual is based on the combined experiences of six countries (Germany, Estonia, France, Spain, and Cyprus), with each section adapted to allow trainers to adjust exercises to local needs, now also available for Ukrainian audiences. We are honored to contribute a tool that helps build inclusive, technological, and participatory approaches in youth work.
We invite all educators, youth leaders, and media professionals to explore the Ukrainian version of the toolkit and join us in building a more inclusive and resilient digital world.
Read the full NSJU article: bit.ly/HATE-LESSUkranian
Download the Toolkit in Ukrainian: https://bit.ly/4tPFAve
Funding Agency: JUGEND für Europa
Learn more about HATE-LESS: https://hate-less.eu
