Community Feedback For Better Implementation Of The #defyhatenow Initiative
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#defyhatenow #ASKcamp Bamenda, 2023
The #ASKcamp – Access to Skills and Knowledge bootcamp is out to develop networks that sustainably connect people and address the challenges that their communities deal with in the face of conflict and instability.
“#AFFCameroon is our contribution to deconstruct false and negative perceptions”
Donald Tchiengue, Digital Projects Coordinator of #defyhatenow, in the following interview talks about the Africa Factchecking Fellowship, its success stories and prospects.
“#AFFCameroon est notre contribution à la déconstruction des perceptions fausses et négatives”
Donald Tchiengue, Coordinateur des projets numériques de #defyhatenow, dans l’interview qui suit, parle de la bourse ‘Africa Factchecking Fellowship’, de ses réussites et de ses perspectives. Pouvez-vous présenter la bourse […]
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
2022 Activity Overview
Despite Cameroon’s anglophone conflict, the #defyhatenow Cameroon
project reached out to communities in 2022 to educate and sensitize them
to hate speech online and offline. More than 60% of the 3,500 community
peace mobilizers, youth, and students trained directly in 2022 were women.
The initiative’s online platforms and partners reached over 600,000 people.
Consultancy opportunity: Data Analyst & Report Writer
The main objective of this engagement is to develop a comprehensive report on the dis and
misinformation landscape in South Sudan, considering both online and offline mediums.
The report will provide a detailed analysis of the current situation, identify key actors and sources of disinformation, assess the impact of disinformation on South Sudanese society, and propose
strategies to counter disinformation effectively.
Bamako (Mali): Civic Watch Shares Attend Forum on Digital Security & Social Cohesion
Recognised for its leading role in promoting #SafeDigitalSpaces through the #defyhatenow initiative in Cameroon, the Regional meeting aimed to share our experience with other countries. Civic Watch is currently taking […]
Appel à Candidature – 9e Cohorte #defyhatenow – #AFFCameroon- Bourse pour la vérification des faits en Afrique
#defyhatenow lance l’appel à candidature de la 9ème cohorte pour les trois prochains mois d’Octobre à Décembre 2023, spécifiquement pour les professionnels des médias. L’objectif est de créer une masse critique de vérificateurs de faits, des combattants de la bonne information, de discours de haine en ligne et hors ligne, et de défenseurs des droits numériques.
Call for Applications – 9th Cohort, #defyhatenow – Africa Fact Checking Fellowship – #AFFCameroon
#defyhatenow Cameroon is initiating a call for applications for its ninth cohort of professionals from October to December 2023. The objective is to establish a critical mass of fact-checkers, right information advocates, on/offline hate speech and digital rights defenders.