Innovative Media was established in 2019, with a focus on acting in the field of media Code of Conduct of Innovative Media Main programs: Combating disinformation and promoting media literacy Upholding democratic values through watchdog journalism Advancing professional journalism standards Combating discriminatory and hateful public discourse Our team: Management Elida Zylbeari – President of Innovative Media Experienced journalist and editor.
ЦЕЛОСЕН НАЗИВЗдружение за унапредување на новинарските практики ИНОВАТИВНИ МЕДИУМИ-Скопје
The president of Innovative Media, Elida Zylbeari participated in the high-level roundtable discussion held in Skopje “Advancing parity and combatting digital violence against women in politics in North Macedonia”. In her address, Zylbeari focused on the critical issue of informa
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 ov
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 di
Duration: 15.03.2026 – 14.01.2027 The overall objective of the project is to contribute to enhanced professional capacity of local media to exercise the right to freedom of expression and access to information, and to promote media pluralism at the local level in North Macedonia.
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 centi
Featured photo: Meduza platform Stories behind the disparity in property ownership at the expense of women Inheritance of property by women in North Macedonia is so rare that over time it has become a customary practice that is seldom questioned. Like many traditions, this one to
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 spe
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
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 i
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
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 hel
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 foll
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 100
SKOPJE, September 4, 2025 – In the urban rhythm of daily life, we are often unaware of how hate speech disrupts our shared space—not only in communication but also in the social and emotional life of the community. The new artistic intervention in a public space addresses this ve
SKOPJE, July 23, 2025 – A new public art installation in Skopje is using a powerful and physical metaphor to challenge citizens to confront the invisible barriers created by hate speech. The project, described as an act of creative activism, has placed a series of hurdles in a bu
Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash Throughout the month of June, the RDN monitoring team, including the input of Innovative Media team from the project Reporting Diversity Network – The New Agenda has detected a range of hateful narratives and discourse fuelled by sexism and et
SKOPJE, June 23, 2025 – An impactful new art installation titled “Poisonous Arrows” has been unveiled in Skopje, aiming to raise public awareness about the damaging effects of hate speech. This action organised by the Association for the Advancement of Journalistic Practices “Inn
Two recent tragedies—one in North Macedonia and one in Serbia—have sparked waves of student-led protests in Skopje and Belgrade, drawing attention to deep-seated political and institutional failures in both countries. In March, a horrific fire tore through the makeshift Pulse nig
Fisnik Xhelili, a journalist from Portalb.mk, on 4th of April received the annual award from the Association of Journalists of Macedonia (AJM) for the best journalistic reporting on topics of local and regional importance in 2024. The AJM’s annual competition commission honored X
Photo by Nik on Unsplash Throughout the month of April, the RDN monitoring team, including the input of Innovative Media team from the project Reporting Diversity Network – The New Agenda has detected a range of hateful narratives and discourse fuelled by misogyny and religious i