The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization (PNMD), represented by its Chairman of the Board, journalist Dr. Yousef Al-Krunz, participated in a knowledge-sharing and dialogue session on youth and public participation in the context of the upcoming Palestinian elections. The session was organized by the Palestinian Center for Citizens’ Rights and Community Development (SHAHED), in cooperation with the Institute for Social and Economic Progress (ISEP), an initiative of Aswat Foundation for Studies and Development, as part of the Youth Amplified project, implemented with support from the German Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations (ifa).
The session aimed to facilitate knowledge exchange and provide a platform for dialogue on the role of Palestinian youth in civic life and public participation in the context of preparations for the upcoming Palestinian elections. Discussions also addressed ways to strengthen youth participation and develop their capacities in social research, media and information literacy, strategic communication, and evidence-based media content production.
PNMD participation reflects its commitment to strengthening the role of media in supporting community participation and empowering young people with the media and digital skills necessary to express their views, contribute to public discourse, and promote informed and responsible civic engagement.
The participation also highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between media institutions and community organizations and creating spaces for dialogue and the exchange of expertise. Such efforts contribute to enhancing the presence of Palestinian youth in public life and developing their capacity to produce professional media content grounded in reliable information and evidence.