The CMPF has embarked on a new project to enhance media freedom and media literacy as essential elements for the functioning of our democratic societies. The second edition of the festival will take place in Zagreb on 28 February – 1 March 2025.

Before Croatia, Voices kicked off in Florence back in March 2024. Over 1300 participants attended sessions tackling artificial intelligence and journalism, disinformation, safety of journalists, the challenges within media economic models, media literacy, elections’ integrity, EU legislation on media, digital parenting, and digital well-being, among others.

This festival aims at bringing citizens, journalists, and media professionals closer to each other, encouraging their dialogue, and celebrating the pivotal roles journalism and informed public play in societies while fostering critical thinking around disinformation. From tackling journalism’s evolution in a rapidly shifting digital landscape to equipping citizens with the tools to navigate these changes, Voices steers the conversation toward a more informed future through curated sessions, interactive workshops, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.

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After Florence, the Festival has embarked on a journey across different European cities to spotlight media freedom and media literacy as essential elements for the functioning of our societies. The next edition will take place in Zagreb in February 2025.

VOICES AWARDS

Voices champions 10 journalists and media literacy advocates consisting of 10 awards for 1000 euros each to attend the festival.

Professionals committed to either of these two fields who can showcase relevance, impact, and innovation in their work, were encouraged to apply. The call for entries for the next edition will open by the end of June 2024, the criteria for the previous edition is available below.

• Read here the criteria for participation as a media literacy advocate
• Read here the criteria for participation as a journalist

This project is co-funded by the European Union.