#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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#InspireInclusion #IWD2024

“The Field Guide belongs to Cameroonians as a whole and most especially all lovers of peace.”

“The Field Guide belongs to Cameroonians as a whole and most especially all lovers of peace.”

Dr Kinang Derick Fai, Field Guide Implementation Lead, introduces the resource materials and guides users on how to get the…

Buea Taxi Drivers Unite Against Hate Speech in Innovative Campaign – By Mbuh Stella

Buea Taxi Drivers Unite Against Hate Speech in Innovative Campaign – By Mbuh Stella

Through their Unions, they led the motorcade, alongside administrative, municipal and traditional authorities, accompanied by lovers of peace and well-wishers.

#YouthDay2024: Engaging Cameroon Youth in Peace Processes & Advocacy!

#YouthDay2024: Engaging Cameroon Youth in Peace Processes & Advocacy!

To mark the celebrations this year, #defyhatenow is running activities in the North West and South West Regions, as well…

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

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

Civic Watch through the #defyhatenow initiative in Cameroon partners with the Member of Parliament for Buea Urban, Honourable Malomba Esembe,…

Finding Strength Together: Women Heal and Empower at Mental Health Workshop

Finding Strength Together: Women Heal and Empower at Mental Health Workshop

On December 30th, 2023, the AYA Hotel in Addis Ababa buzzed with energy as 73 women came together for a…

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,…

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