CCI Poreč’s project intended to address sexist media coverage in Croatia, which remains a serious problem. It fuels gender-based violence, retraumatises survivors, and blames victims instead of perpetrators. As part of the project, CGI Porec and 11 Croatian NGOs expanded their coalition to address unethical reporting on GBV. CCI Poreč strengthened networks between civil society, institutions, stakeholders, and the public through workshops and strategic and collaboration meetings within the expanded coalition. The project raised awareness among journalists and editors through continued advocacy and a seminar. It developed media guidelines and promoted safer practices, such as informative sections and disabled comments on GBV articles. The coalition also successfully engaged the Ministry of Culture and Media and delivered a public awareness campaign on sexist GBV speech, completing all planned activities.
Catalyst of Change
Supporting a vibrant civil society in Europe
Centre for Civil Initiatives Poreč
cgiporec.hrCCI Poreč is a feminist, peacebuilding civil society organisation that promotes human rights, gender equality, and active citizenship. Since 1992, it has worked to protect and promote human rights and to support people affected by discrimination and violence. CCI addresses these challenges through advocacy, education, and direct assistance, while encouraging active citizenship and social responsibility. Through this work, it strengthens democratic values, advances gender equality, and contributes to a just and inclusive society where all citizens can exercise equal rights and freedoms.
About the Project
Beyond the Headlines: Responsible Media in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
Publications
CCI Poreč developed and disseminated recommendations to over 200 media outlets across Croatia to promote the adoption of measures such as disabling comments and introducing informative sections under GBV articles. Additionally, they developed a self-assessment tool of ethical reporting on GBV and educational materials for journalists.
- The Recommendations for Responsible Reporting on GBV
- Guidelines for Introducing Informational Sections Below Articles on Gender-Based Violence
- Self-Assessment Tool – Ethical Reporting on Gender-Based Violence
- Media as a Space of Support
CCI Poreč further developed a website for female victims of violence, enabling them to search for nearby organisations and institutions that provide help. The site includes information on different forms of violence, their prevalence, consequences, and other key details to assist victims in making informed decisions to escape the cycle of violence and seek appropriate support.
Communication Outputs
Social Media
CGI Poreč carried out an awareness-raising campaign as well as promoted their project activities across social media channels. A few examples are presented below:
Funded by the European Union
name
Catalyst of Change: Protecting the Union values by supporting a resilient, engaged and vocal civil society for the promotion of women’s rights, environmental justice and anti-corruption
partner
European Center for Not-for-Profit Law Stichting (ECNL)
duration
1 January 2023- 31 December 2026
budget
3,411.982 EUR
