Engaging Safely: How to Use Social Media – Part 1

Democracy, Social media

Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 5.30–7.00 pm, online, free of charge. Organised by AVP e. V. as part of the ‘Sicher engagiert’ project.

Social Media verstehen und sicher nutzen

How does social media work, and what impact does it have on our communication? Through the ‘Sicher engagiert’ project, the Düsseldorf-based association AVP e. V. is offering a free series of online workshops for volunteers and elected representatives.

In the first module, you’ll explore the basics of social media, how algorithms work and the possibilities for communication that promotes democracy. You’ll also gain insights into the latest research on online hate speech. The entire series consists of four modules, each comprising two sessions.

Further dates in the workshop series:

  • 5 November 2026: How to Use Social Media – Part 2

  • 10 November 2026: Online Risk Management – Part 1

  • 12 November 2026: Online Risk Management – Part 2

  • 17 November 2026: Tackling Online Hate – Part 1

  • 19 November 2026: Tackling Online Hate – Part 2

  • 24 November 2026: Shaping Democracy Digitally – Part 1

  • 26 November 2026: Shaping Democracy Digitally – Part 2

All workshops take place online from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm and are free of charge. The four modules build on one another.

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