June 22nd is designated as a global #positivemediaday. In the long term, good news has not been attracting sufficient media attention, as negative media content tends to receive more coverage. Therefore, the members of the platform Media Literacy+ have decided to declare the week from June 19th to June 25th, 2023, as Positive Media Week (#positivemediaweek) in Slovakia, in connection with the global Positive Media Day.
The goals of the Positive Media Week initiative are:
● spreading and creating positive media content,
● contributing to respectful communication in online discussions,
● appreciating the work of responsible creators of media content,
● contributing to increased critical thinking among recipients through activities,
● communicating about the impact of media content on mental health.
The official announcement of the establishment of the platform Media Literacy+ will be the first positive news of Positive Media Week in Slovakia. The platform aims to contribute to the development of media literacy in Slovakia and is committed to making a tangible difference in this field. Individual members of the platform are already actively involved in improving the situation. During Positive Media Week, various activities by platform members will be conducted.