#defyhatenow_Cameroon

Mobilising Civic Action to Counter Violent Extremism Online and Offline in Cameroon.

#defyhatenow_South Sudan

An urgent community peace-building, training and conflict reconciliation project in South Sudan.

#defyhatenow_Ethiopia

Mobilising civic and digital action to counter online hate speech and incitement to violence in Ethiopia.

About #DEFYHATENOW

An initiative that works on providing community-based and data-driven solutions to the problem of hate speech, disinformation and countering online incitement to violence.

 

What we do

Our thematic focus

Education, Trauma Relief And Psychosocial Support​

Social Media Analysis , Monitoring and Citizen Data​

Policy Development and Political Leadership​

Activism, Art, Campaigns​

Open Tech and Emergency Response​

Recent updates

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#StopBapMop Caravan in Buea: Denouncing ALL forms of Hatespeech!

Upholding Human Rights: Safeguarding Dignity and Freedom of Speech

Upholding Human Rights: Safeguarding Dignity and Freedom of Speech

Hate speech poses a serious threat to human rights, democracy and peace in Cameroon. It can fuel mistrust, resentment and…

211 Check’s Impact in 2023: Combating misinformation and promoting fact-checking in South Sudan

211 Check’s Impact in 2023: Combating misinformation and promoting fact-checking in South Sudan

211 Check has made significant strides in combating misinformation in South Sudan through extensive training, global recognition, and local engagement,…

Arte in Cameroon; Social media, hate speech and Elections

Arte in Cameroon; Social media, hate speech and Elections

Social media platforms are gaining more grounds in various parts of the world and Cameroon inclusive due to various factors.…

Empowering Cameroon: The Impact of the #defyhatenow Initiative in 2023

Empowering Cameroon: The Impact of the #defyhatenow Initiative in 2023

In recent years, the #defyhatenow initiative has emerged as a beacon of hope in the fight against hate speech and…

#defyhatenow #ASKcamp Bamenda, 2023

#defyhatenow #ASKcamp Bamenda, 2023

The #ASKcamp – Access to Skills and Knowledge bootcamp is out to develop networks that sustainably connect people and address…

Social Media: Challenging Clichés and Stereotypes that Fuel Conflicts

Social Media: Challenging Clichés and Stereotypes that Fuel Conflicts

Stereotypes and cliches are two frequent issues on social media that can harm both people and communities

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