Insights from the CHASE project
Overview Chase is an entitative to uphold freedom of expression, and protect the rights of journalists and publishers around the world to operate independent media. The Memory Makers Project is deeply committed to fostering inclusive, democratic societies by empowering young people to actively combat hate speech in all its forms. The Memory Makers project mission is closely aligned […]
Lessons from LGBTIQ+ Youth Net Project
Overview The project LGBTQI+ Youth Net mission, showcased here by Democratic Initiatives Incubator in Ukraine, directly aligns with the project Memory Makers broader vision of fostering resilience and social cohesion by addressing discrimination, isolation, and radicalisation at their roots. By equipping young people with practical resources, encouraging cross-border collaboration, and creating shared spaces for dialogue, the project amplifies youth […]
Youth Digital Engagement for Combating Hate Speech and Incitement in Kosovo
Overview The Advocacy Training & Resource Centre (ATRC) presents in this webinar, their initiatives to combat hate speech through their work in Youth Digital Engagement for Combating Hate Speech and Incitement in Kosovo. They show how the government regulates hate speech and who is affected most in their community. They share the impactful effects on youth too. […]
Youth Symposium Strasbourg
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Voices of Tolerance Kaunas
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When Fear becomes Truth
https://memory-makers.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/When-fear-becomes-truth.mp4 Overview Filmed at the Ninth Fort Museum in Kaunas with the museum’s educators, this interview reflects on how easily fear and misinformation can shape human behavior. By revisiting the Holocaust and periods of occupation in Lithuania, the educators highlight how propaganda and laws can turn people against one another—and why learning from these patterns […]
Webinar Recording Youth Engagement in Combatting Hate Speech
Overview The Memory Makers “Youth Engagement in Combating Hate Speech” webinar brought together experts who are leaders, human rights advocates, and youth experts from across Europe. They explored how young people can challenge hate speech narratives, and foster inclusive societies. This discussion highlighted grassroots initiatives, policy advocacy, and educational approaches that empower youth to take […]
The Power of Choice
https://memory-makers.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/The-power-of-choice.mp4 Overview This interview, filmed at the Ninth Fort Museum in Kaunas with the museum’s educators, explores one of the most powerful lessons from history—the idea of choice. Even in the darkest times, individuals can decide whether to follow authority or stand by their conscience. Through reflection on the Holocaust and human behavior, the educators […]
Breaking the Cycle of Exclusion
https://memory-makers.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Breaking-the-cycle-of-exclusion.mp4 Overview This video features an interview conducted at the Ninth Fort Museum in Kaunas with the museum’s educators. It explores how prejudice and misinformation shape our understanding of history and others—particularly the Roma community and other marginalized groups. By grounding discussions in facts and empathy, the museum’s educators remind us that learning from the […]
Empowering Youth Through Digital Narratives
Overview This session introduced the Memory Makers project and examined how digital platforms influence public memory. Kristina, Deputy Director of the Great War Museum, discussed the challenges of communicating sensitive historical topics on social media, especially on fast-paced platforms like TikTok. She highlighted common risks such as oversimplification, sensationalism, and misinformation, stressing the need for […]