Event co-organised by Civic Watch through the #defyhatenow initiative and Pan African University Institute of Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS) The event will be participatory, inclusive and representative of the five regions of Africa. An official opening ceremony to be presided by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of...

In today's digital landscape, our online presence has become an integral part of our personal and professional lives. However, this increased reliance on social media and messaging apps also exposes us to a growing number of cyber threats. Join us for an informative and practical session on 'Securing Your Digital...

4th Edition of the Cameroonian Diaspora Dialogue 2024 in Osnabrück, Germany. Theme: “The Cameroonian Diaspora as a Vector of Peace and Counter-Hate Speech: A Possibility?" Register to attend the offline event here. Follow the live-stream on Facebook here.

From October 24-25 2024, Tech4Peace fellows shall gather in Yaoundé for a Bootcamp to present their final projects, this will be an opportunity to network with their peers & receive certificates after three months of passionate work.

We shall be navigating cyberbullying & online harassment, their real-life consequences, legal implications & mitigating strategies. The following topics shall be handled by the panel: Tech Facilitated GBV Legal implications, (inc. Child Online Protection) Mitigation & building resilient commmunties (incl the role of awareness campaigns/strengthening positive voices)

#defyhatenow Cameroon is organizing a webinar titled Digital Detox & Online Wellbeing. The event will explore strategies for managing digital engagement and promoting healthier online habits. The webinar will bring together expert facilitators to guide participants through essential aspects of digital wellbeing, helping them develop a more mindful and balanced...

The workshop will provide insights into the practical applications of AI in community projects, facilitate knowledge exchange among stakeholders, and foster collaboration among civil society organizations (CSOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs

Google Fact-checking and verification Masterclass for Students Journalists.

In conjunction with the United Nations International Day for Countering Hate Speech, June 18th, the #defyhatenow #PeaceJam will amplify the the voices of individuals and communities traditionally excluded from peacebuilding conversations.

Navigating Bamenda Part II:JUNE 10th, 2024 6pm:with STELLA MBUH r0g_agency welcomes Mbuh Stella, an award-winning activist peacebuilder fighting disinformation, youth extremism, and online incitement to violence in Cameroon’s conflict-ridden North West Region. Bamenda, once known as Cameroon’s ‘City of the Future’, is the country’s third largest urban area, crippled for close...

Please join us in Navigating Bamenda, a two-part #defyhatenow series featuring youth leader Nduku Louis Tebi 

This May 9-10, 2024, we are organizing a workshop in Yaoundé for the production of an Anti-HateSpeech Creed to be used in schools in Cameroon.

#CyberSmart is a series of digital safety and cyber security online workshops happening once a month and organized by #defyhatenow Cameroon. One this month's webinar, we will dispel common misconceptions about online privacy and share best practices.

#AllAFFCameroonConference2024 Compte à rebours pour les 27 et 28 mars 2024 ! Continuons à anticiper. Qui voudrez-vous voir à cet événement ? Que voulez-vous que nous fassions pendant l'événement ? Partagez vos idées avec nous dans la section des commentaires et nous y donnerons suite. Vous êtes-vous déjà inscrit ?...

To mark the International Women’s Day 2024 celebration in Cameroon, our colleague Nganlay Nadege Laure was one of the panelists at the Cameroon National Youth Council event at their head office Bastos. Discussions centered around women's empowerment, education and gender-based violence (case of women). Let’s continue to join efforts in...

𝐓𝐡𝐞 #𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐲𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐆𝐁𝐕 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 ! On 06/03/2024, we shall be organizing a workshop on the review of a gender based violence guide for a production of #defyhatenow aimed to sensitize, educate &empower everyone towards steps in creating a safer & equitable world. Gender-based violence is a phenomenon deeply rooted in...

After signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cameroon National Youth Council last February 9, 2024, the #defyhatenow team led by the project initiator Stephen Kovats and Desmond Ngala Cameroon project manager, shared pleasure of taking part in a productive working session with the President of the CNYC and team....

The minute of civility yesterday morning February 26, 2024 at Minjec, with the rising of the colors, in the presence of the Ministère de la Jeunesse et de l'Education Civique 237 and all the staff. Desmond Ngala to exchange on the fight against #HateSpeech and the promotion of living together...

Are you a Cameroonian Youth in or out of the country, interested in discussions around building a better Cameroon through sharing perspectives on the significant contributions that young people can play for a #HateFreeCameroon Join us on Saturday the 24th of February 2024, for the defyhatenow Dialogue themed "Cameroon Youth...

HE LAST BEND FOR #AFFCameroon COHORT 9 For their last session, the #AFFCameroon cohort 9 fellows have gathered in Limbe, yesterday evening was an opportunity to get further tips on ways to easily and nicely write great #FactChecking articles as drawn from other counter parts from across Africa as the...

On the heels of a concerted meeting with multi-stakeholders to brainstorm on the idea of setting up an observatory platform which will track, analyse and report #HateSpeech in Cameroon online and offline, held at Djeuga on 25th January, 2024. Yesterday, the defyhatenow initiative through the Civic Watch Cameroon implementing partner...

The #defyhatenow initiative in Cameroon through her implementing partner Civic Watch Cameroon is pleased to announce the signing of an MoU with the Cameroon National Youth Council at the Youth Development Forum hosted yesterday at hotel Franco by the Youth Council. In the build up to the 58th National Youth...

Firstly, a march pass was done in Adamawa on 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, aimed at sensitizing the people on peaceful ways of countering #HateSpeech and incitement to violence in the communities themed: “𝙈𝒐𝙣 𝘾𝒐𝙢𝒃𝙖𝒕: 𝙕𝒆𝙧𝒐 𝑫𝙞𝒔𝙘𝒐𝙪𝒓𝙨 𝙙𝒆 𝑯𝙖𝒊𝙣𝒆 𝒅𝙖𝒏𝙨 𝙡’𝘼𝒅𝙖𝒎𝙖𝒐𝙪𝒂” coordinated by our partner Association pour l'éducation à la citoyenneté numérique...

Our cohort 1 #PeaceWeavers are gathering again for their second session to build their capacities and gain added knowledge on how to reveal the LEADER in them. From February 1 -3, 2024, these young and dynamic leaders shall have the opportunity to meet and exchange with key experts in #PeaceBuilding....

Join us on CRTV news from 5-6 pm, (https://crtv.cm/crtv-web-radio/) where I will be in conversation with Winston Lepga, the editor-in-chief. We will be focusing on the crucial topic of information verification during the @totalenergiesAfcon2024 in Ivory Coast. Join the live conversation on CRTVweb now (https://www.crtv.cm/crtv-web-radio/) as our country manager and...