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Build Peace 2024: Creating Community Technologies for Inclusive Peacebuilding
r0g_agency for open culture and critical transformation in conjunction with local Manila ‘makers’ are leading the workshop: “BrailleRap: Creating Community
The Cameroonian Diaspora as Vector of Peace and Counter-Hate Speech: A Possibility?
This Saturday, Nov 2nd, 2024, in Osnabrück, some Cameroonians living in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bremen and Lower Saxony will meet for
#Tech4Peace Cohort 1: Leveraging Technology For Empowering Peace Advocates
The #Tech4Peace project, organised by #defyhatenow, represents a transformative effort to harness technology for peacebuilding in Cameroon. By equipping a
The #defyhatenow Creed: My Commitment to Peace
“The Power of the Tongue”I am a child of the universe I am the hope of AfricaI am Cameroon I am a
Elections and Disinformation: #AFFCameroon Cohort 10 to champion Democracy and Transparency in Cameroon
The main objective of this 10th cohort is to improve understanding of the phenomenon of disinformation in real time, especially
My Commitment to Peace Creed.
The purpose of My Commitment to Peace! Creed is to promote unity, understanding, and respect among people of different backgrounds,
Call for Applications – 10th Cohort, AFFCameroon – Africa Fact Checking Fellowship.
#defyhatenow is launching a call for applications for the 10th cohort for the next three months of September –
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
The Letters of Peace #SelamLeEthiopia campaign seeks to collect heartfelt letters from individuals across Ethiopia and beyond, sharing their visions
#defyhatenow Bourse technique de construction de la paix (#Tech4Peace), cohorte 1
La bourse #Tech4Peace vise à construire un réseau de bâtisseurs de paix techniques en permettant aux étudiants universitaires récemment diplômés
#defyhatenow Technical Peace-builder (Tech4Peace) Fellowship, cohort 1
The #Tech4Peace fellowship aims to build a network of technical peace builders by enabling recently graduated university students and young
La vie privée en ligne : une préoccupation majeure à l’ère du numérique
Avec l’essor constant des médias sociaux, des achats en ligne et de la communication numérique, nos informations personnelles sont
Online privacy: a major concern in today’s digital age
. With the constant rise of social media, online shopping, and digital communication, our personal information is more vulnerable than
Training ofPeace Weavers for Civic Action in Cameroon 2024
In setting the agenda of public discourse by raising awareness on the issues of hate speech, responsible social media use
La lutte contre le discours de haine au Cameroun – La création d’un credo anti-discours de haine
Il sert de guide aux individus pour qu’ils utilisent leurs mots de manière positive et constructive. Nous pensons qu’en
Combating Hate Speech in Cameroon – The Creation of an Anti-Hate Speech Creed
The purpose of this creed is to promote unity, understanding, and respect among people of different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.
Rapport Final: Atelier sur la création d’un cadre concerté pluri-acteurs de lutte contre les discours de haine dans les médias et les réseaux sociaux au Cameroun.
Ce cadre vise à sensibiliser et à éduquer le grand public sur les défis posés par le discours de haine.
Final Report: Workshop on the creation of a concerted multi-stakeholder framework to combat hate speech in the media and social media in Cameroon.
The framework aims to raise awareness and educate the general public about the challenges of hate speech.
« A l’approche des élections, nous devons renforcer nos défenses contre la désinformation et les campagnes d’influence » – Ngala Desmond Ngala, Chef de projet pays #defyhatenow Cameroon
Il s’exprimait en marge de la Conférence ALL #AFFCameroon sur la lutte contre la désinformation en période électorale, organisée à
“As we approach elections, we must fortify our defences against disinformation and influence campaigns” – Ngala Desmond Ngala, Country Project Manager #defyhatenow Cameroon
He was speaking on the sidelines of the ALL #AFFCameroon Conference on countering disinformation during election period, organised in Yaounde
Documentary: Breaking the silence
An emotional and heart-wrenching documentary, that sheds light on the harrowing experience of hate and prejudice faced by a young
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
Mali Martha Noel – #IWD2024
Women’s inclusion is a key component of equity.I envisage a future where the barriers for women’s access to education, leadership
Lawong Kendra Yaah – #IWD2024
Firstly, I believe that all women should have access to equal opportunities in education, employment, and political participation. Secondly,
Ahadu Andualem – #IWD2024
What happens when your childhood dream is to enter the medical field, but you also aspire to be a future
Njodzeka Therese – #IWD2024
I am Njodzeka Therese, Finance coordinator for #defyhatenow Cameroon, my first reason for choosing this finance field is career acceleration
Ahlam Bogale – #IWD2024
“Everyone deserves equal opportunities to pursue their passions and achieve their goals, regardless of gender or background. Witnessing women face
Chansiline Nanze – #IWD2024
Chansiline Nanze is a Cameroonian backpack journalist living with a mobility impairment. I touch a bit of everything that concerns
Badal Fohmoh – #IWD2024
Je suis Badal Fohmoh, communicatrice de formation et blogueuse spécialisée dans le sport. Pourquoi principalement le sport ? Tout simplement
Ajumane Francis – #IWD2024
I am Ajumane Francis, a freelance journalist and member of the Cameroon Association of English speaking Journalists, CAMASEJ. I chose
« Le guide pratique appartient aux Camerounais dans leur ensemble et plus particulièrement aux amoureux de la paix »
Dr Kinang Derick Fai, chargé de la mise en œuvre du guide pratique, présente les ressources documentaires et guide les
“The Field Guide belongs to Cameroonians as a whole and most especially all lovers of peace.”
Dr Kinang Derick Fai, Field Guide Implementation Lead, introduces the resource materials and guides users on how to get the