Episode 10: Countering Gender-Based Disinformation
This episode explores the harmful impact of gender-based disinformation—from misleading narratives to digital harassment—and how these tactics silence and endanger women and marginalized communities online. We highlight strategies to counter these challenges and promote safer digital spaces for all.
From #FactsMatter237 to #AFFCameroon and Winning the #MIL South Shore Award
Changing Narratives on Information Integrity in Cameroon. A Journey of Fact-Checking, Media Literacy, and Digital Empowerment
#PeaceJam2025
This year’s #PeaceJam2025 theme, “The Irrational Dimensions of Pop Culture: Viral Trends, Memes, AI, and the Language of Hate,” explores how this irrationality, marked by humor, fear, outrage, and virality drives the appeal of online content, often reinforcing hate speech, disinformation, and social division.
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Episode 7: The Psychology of Misinformation
We unpack cognitive biases, emotional triggers, and social influences that make misinformation so persuasive.
Episode 6: The Future of Fact-Checking & Media Literacy
In this episode, we unpack AI-powered fact-checking tools, digital challenges, and the skills young people need to stay informed.
Episode 5: Health Misinformation
In this episode, we’ll tackle vaccine myths, fake treatments, and health-related misinformation.
Building Digital Resilience and Peace: #defyhatenow Ethiopia Newsletter
Highlights & Key Updates from #defyhatenow Ethiopia project
Episode 4: Critical Thinking Skills for Media Consumers
In this episode, we explore how media users can develop strong critical thinking skills to better understand and respond to media content. Learn how to analyze media messages, detect bias, and challenge false claims.
Itiyoophiyaa Jibbarra Bilisa – #defyhatenow_Ethiopia & Fana Radio Partner to Build Informed Communities in Oromia
Itiyoophiyaa Jibba Bilisa – #defyhatenow_Ethiopia & Fana Radio Partner to Build Informed Communities in Oromia
Translation service providers call in Ethiopia
Listing Closed! #defyhatenow Ethiopia, in partnership with Positive Peace Ethiopia, is looking for translation service providers. The task will be to translate the project’s social media hate speech mitigation field […]