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 […]
Entoto Peace Walk to commemorate International Day of Peace
On International Day of Peace, #defyhatenow Ethiopia proudly joined forces with Positive Peace Ethiopia (PPE) for the inspiring Entoto Peace Walk Project!
This Award belongs to the entire #defyhatenow community, supporting our peacebuilding efforts in Cameroon”
Ngala Desmond, Cameroon Country Project Manager, responding after presentation of the prize in Yaounde. Details below. #defyhatenow initiative gets it first recognition as a peace promotion organisation. As the Project […]
Call for Applications: Conflict Sensitive Reporting Training.
This training program is designed to provide journalists and bloggers with the necessary skills and knowledge to report on conflict issues responsibly and ethically, while also promoting peace and dialogue within their communities.
The Dawn of AI and Efforts in Countering Disinformation through Fact Checking
The use of AI for hate speech regulation directly impacts freedom of expression, which raises concerns about the rule of law and in particular, notions of legality, legitimacy and proportionality. Relying on AI, even without human supervision, is a necessity when it comes to content that could never be ethically or legally justifiable, such as child abuse.
L’arrivée de l’IA et les efforts de lutte contre la désinformation par la vérification des faits
L’intelligence artificielle (IA) est un terme générique désignant les logiciels informatiques qui imitent la cognition humaine afin d’effectuer des tâches complexes et d’en tirer des enseignements. L’apprentissage automatique est un […]
Africa Check Masterclass: Journalists & CSO Build Skills on Fatchecking
A total of 21 journalists from Yaounde, Bafoussam, Foumban and Douala were selected for the training in Yaounde on July 24-25, 2023. The session was organised by Africa’s first independent factchecking organisation, Africa Check with technical support from #defyhatenow, as member of Africa Facts Network. This collaboration falls in line with Africa Check’s leading role on the continent in building, developing and strengthening fact-checking organisations capacity by offering in-depth train-the-trainer programmes to strengthen African countries’ information ecosystems.