#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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“As we approach elections, we must fortify our defences against disinformation and influence campaigns” – Ngala Desmond Ngala, Country Project Manager #defyhatenow Cameroon

«  A l’approche des élections, nous devons renforcer nos défenses contre la désinformation et les campagnes d’influence » – Ngala Desmond Ngala, Chef de projet pays #defyhatenow Cameroon

«  A l’approche des élections, nous devons renforcer nos défenses contre la désinformation et les campagnes d’influence » – Ngala Desmond Ngala, Chef de projet pays #defyhatenow Cameroon

Il s'exprimait en marge de la Conférence ALL #AFFCameroon sur la lutte contre la désinformation en période électorale, organisée à…

Documentary: Breaking the silence

Documentary: Breaking the silence

An emotional and heart-wrenching documentary, that sheds light on the harrowing experience of hate and prejudice faced by a young…

#InspireInclusion #IWD2024

#InspireInclusion #IWD2024

Inclusion goes beyond merely accommodating women in certain spaces; it's about incorporating them from creation, through building, to reaping the…

“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…

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