Empowering Cameroon: The Impact of the #defyhatenow Initiative in 2023
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In recent years, the #defyhatenow initiative has emerged as a beacon of hope in the fight against hate speech and the promotion of peaceful dialogue in Cameroon. With its unwavering commitment to creating a #HateFreeCameroon, the initiative has achieved significant milestones in 2023.
Enquête Pour l’Amélioration De La Mise En Oeuvre De l’initiative #defyhatenow
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Cela permettra non seulement de construire un solide pont de communication et de dialogue, mais contribuera certainement à rebâtir la paix et la cohésion sociale au sein de nos communautés.
Community Feedback For Better Implementation Of The #defyhatenow Initiative
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We wish to hear from you because your voice matters in realizing a #hatefreecameroon.
#defyhatenow #ASKcamp Bamenda, 2023
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The #ASKcamp – Access to Skills and Knowledge bootcamp is out to develop networks that sustainably connect people and address the challenges that their communities deal with in the face of conflict and instability.
“#AFFCameroon is our contribution to deconstruct false and negative perceptions”
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Donald Tchiengue, Digital Projects Coordinator of #defyhatenow, in the following interview talks about the Africa Factchecking Fellowship, its success stories and prospects.
“#AFFCameroon est notre contribution à la déconstruction des perceptions fausses et négatives”
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Donald Tchiengue, Coordinateur des projets numériques de #defyhatenow, dans l’interview qui suit, parle de la bourse ‘Africa Factchecking Fellowship’, de ses réussites et de ses perspectives. Pouvez-vous présenter la bourse […]
Social Media: Challenging Clichés and Stereotypes that Fuel Conflicts
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Stereotypes and cliches are two frequent issues on social media that can harm both people and communities
2022 Activity Overview
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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
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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
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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 […]