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#defyhatenow

The project is mandated to mobilize civic and digital action to counter online hate speech and online incitement to violence in Ethiopia.

#HateFreeEthiopia

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#defyhatenow project in Ethiopia

The initiative aims to foster civic engagement and digital initiatives as proactive measures to address the pervasive issues of hate speech and the incitement of violence online in Ethiopia.

This includes;

– Digital Initiatives for Positive Change.

– Combating Online Hate Speech.

– Addressing Online Incitement to Violence

– Online Ethics and Responsible Digital Citizenship

– Civic engagement and capacity building to promote resilient behaviour change.

– Collaborative Approach

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Campaigns and Mobilization

against hate speech and disinformation.
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Training & Capacity Building

workshops & engagements for civic response.
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Infrastructure and Resources

for combating online information disorder.

focus areas

#EmpowerHer

Online and Semi-Offline Safe Spaces for Women

The objective of the Online and Semi-Offline Safe Spaces initiative is to create a supportive and empowering environment for women to engage in critical discussions and activities related to Media Information and Literacy (MIL), Gender-Based Violence (GBV) inclusive of Mental Health and Healing on Post-Conflict Trauma, and Cybersecurity and Privacy.

#AFFEthiopia

Africa Fact Checking Fellowship Ethiopia (#AFFEthiopia)

The fellowship is building a network of citizen fact-checkers equipped to identify and combat false information in Ethiopia. The three-month program is designed to support individuals and organizations in media, peacebuilding, civic engagement, conflict resolution, and Ethiopian diaspora or refugee community engagement. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of hate speech and effective strategies for mitigating it in Ethiopia.

#Diasporadialogues

Ethiopia Diaspora Dialogues

#defyhatenow Diaspora Dialogue series seeks to amplify the voices and actions of Ethiopians living abroad in defyhatenow’ s counter  disinformation work and peacebuilding engagements in Ethiopia.

#thinkb4uclick

Verify your facts with MultiFactCheck

This is a fact-checking and information verification platform that works on countering misinformation and disinformation in Ethiopia.

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recent updates

Amplifying Marginalized Voices for Inclusive Peacebuilding – Ethiopia Pre-PeaceJam2024 Festival.
09Jul

Amplifying Marginalized Voices for Inclusive Peacebuilding – Ethiopia Pre-PeaceJam2024 Festival.

This event aimed to create an inclusive space where marginalized voices were amplified, fostering dialogue, understanding, and actionable steps towards…

#SelamLeEthiopia
05Jun

#SelamLeEthiopia

The Letters of Peace #SelamLeEthiopia campaign seeks to collect heartfelt letters from individuals across Ethiopia and beyond, sharing their visions…

Call for applications: Africa Fact-checking Fellowship – Ethiopia.
25Mar

Call for applications: Africa Fact-checking Fellowship – Ethiopia.

We are thrilled to have you be a part of this groundbreaking Fellowship aimed at empowering individuals to counter online…

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