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 a town hall meeting to reflect on the theme ‘The Cameroonian Diaspora Community as a possible conflict transformer and counter hatespeech actors’.
#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 new generation of peace advocates with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to address hate speech and foster social cohesion, this initiative is paving the way for a more peaceful future.
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 wonder of art, a beautiful soul with no room for […]
PRESS RELEASE: Joint Press Statement on the International Day of Peace regarding the Urgent Need to Cultivate a Culture of Peace within Cameroonian and African Communities
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 with the advent of artificial intelligence, in order to develop strategies to prevent people from adhering to conspiracy theories by defusing election-related fake news.
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, cultures, and beliefs
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 – October – November 2024, specifically for media professionals and community leaders. The aim is to create a critical mass of fact-checkers, information warriors, online and offline hate speech and digital rights defenders.
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 peacebuilding.
#PeaceJam2024
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. The aim is to recognise the disproportionate burden of conflict and hate speech borne by marginalised groups and advocate for their inclusion in finding solutions.
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#SelamLeEthiopia
The Letters of Peace #SelamLeEthiopia campaign seeks to collect heartfelt letters from individuals across Ethiopia and beyond, sharing their visions of peace, hope, and unity. Through the act of writing and sharing our stories, we aim to inspire positive change and foster a culture of peace and tolerance in our society.