Events
Cultivating a Culture of Peace: An Empowering Initiative for a HateFreeAfrica
Event co-organised by Civic Watch through the #defyhatenow initiative and Pan African University Institute of Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS) The event will be participatory, inclusive and representative of […]
#CyberSmart: Securing Your Digital Identity: Safeguarding Against Facebook and WhatsApp Hacks.
In today's digital landscape, our online presence has become an integral part of our personal and professional lives. However, this increased reliance on social media and messaging apps also exposes […]
Cameroon Diaspora Dialogues, 4th Edition
4th Edition of the Cameroonian Diaspora Dialogue 2024 in Osnabrück, Germany. Theme: “The Cameroonian Diaspora as a Vector of Peace and Counter-Hate Speech: A Possibility?" Register to attend the offline […]
Tech4Peace BootCamp
From October 24-25 2024, Tech4Peace fellows shall gather in Yaoundé for a Bootcamp to present their final projects, this will be an opportunity to network with their peers & receive […]
Yaounde, 000237 Cameroon
#CyberSmart: Cyberbullying and Online Harrassment
We shall be navigating cyberbullying & online harassment, their real-life consequences, legal implications & mitigating strategies. The following topics shall be handled by the panel:
#CyberSmart: Digital Detox & Online Wellbeing
#defyhatenow Cameroon is organizing a webinar titled Digital Detox & Online Wellbeing. The event will explore strategies for managing digital engagement and promoting healthier online habits. The webinar will bring […]
#CyberSmart: AI for community building
The workshop will provide insights into the practical applications of AI in community projects, facilitate knowledge exchange among stakeholders, and foster collaboration among civil society organizations (CSOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs
Call for applications: 2nd Google masterclass on factchecking and information verfication.
Google Fact-checking and verification Masterclass for Students Journalists.
#PeaceJam2024 – #InclusivePeace: Strengthening Ability in Peacebuilding
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.
Navigating Bamenda with Mbuh Stella
Navigating Bamenda Part II:JUNE 10th, 2024 6pm:with STELLA MBUH r0g_agency welcomes Mbuh Stella, an award-winning activist peacebuilder fighting disinformation, youth extremism, and online incitement to violence in Cameroon’s conflict-ridden North West […]
Navigating Bamenda Part 1 – with Nduku Louis Tebi
Please join us in Navigating Bamenda, a two-part #defyhatenow series featuring youth leader Nduku Louis Tebi
Workshop on production of an Anti-HateSpeech Creed to be used in schools in Cameroon 🇨🇲
This May 9-10, 2024, we are organizing a workshop in Yaoundé for the production of an Anti-HateSpeech Creed to be used in schools in Cameroon.
#CyberSmart: The Ultimate Guide to Online Privacy – Myths Debunked and Best Practices Revealed
#CyberSmart is a series of digital safety and cyber security online workshops happening once a month and organized by #defyhatenow Cameroon. One this month's webinar, we will dispel common misconceptions […]
#AFFCameroon Conference 2024.
#AllAFFCameroonConference2024 Compte à rebours pour les 27 et 28 mars 2024 ! Continuons à anticiper. Qui voudrez-vous voir à cet événement ? Que voulez-vous que nous fassions pendant l'événement ? […]
The Cameroon National Youth Council Discussion, Centered Around Women’s Empowerment.
To mark the International Women’s Day 2024 celebration in Cameroon, our colleague Nganlay Nadege Laure was one of the panelists at the Cameroon National Youth Council event at their head […]
Gender Based Violence, Guide Workshop.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 #𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐲𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐆𝐁𝐕 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 ! On 06/03/2024, we shall be organizing a workshop on the review of a gender based violence guide for a production of #defyhatenow aimed to sensitize, […]
Cameroon Project Initiators, Taking Part in a Productive Working Session with The President of The CNYC, and Team.
After signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cameroon National Youth Council last February 9, 2024, the #defyhatenow team led by the project initiator Stephen Kovats and Desmond Ngala Cameroon […]
The minute of Civility, on February 26, morning time at Minjec.
The minute of civility yesterday morning February 26, 2024 at Minjec, with the rising of the colors, in the presence of the Ministère de la Jeunesse et de l'Education Civique […]
#defyhatenow Cameroon Diaspora Dialogue Panel, Online Discussion Series.
Are you a Cameroonian Youth in or out of the country, interested in discussions around building a better Cameroon through sharing perspectives on the significant contributions that young people can […]
#AFFCameroon COHORT 9, 3rd Session.
HE LAST BEND FOR #AFFCameroon COHORT 9 For their last session, the #AFFCameroon cohort 9 fellows have gathered in Limbe, yesterday evening was an opportunity to get further tips on […]
Dialogue & Action Workshop at, Hilton Yaoundé
On the heels of a concerted meeting with multi-stakeholders to brainstorm on the idea of setting up an observatory platform which will track, analyse and report #HateSpeech in Cameroon online […]
DefyhatenowWCA, Signing of an MoU with Cameroon National Youth Council, at The Youth Development Forum.
The #defyhatenow initiative in Cameroon through her implementing partner Civic Watch Cameroon is pleased to announce the signing of an MoU with the Cameroon National Youth Council at the Youth […]
Activities in the Northern regions, In extension to marking the youth week in Cameroon by #defyhatenow.
Firstly, a march pass was done in Adamawa on 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, aimed at sensitizing the people on peaceful ways of countering #HateSpeech and incitement to violence in the communities […]
#PeaceWeavers, Cohort 1 are gathering again for their Second Session.
Our cohort 1 #PeaceWeavers are gathering again for their second session to build their capacities and gain added knowledge on how to reveal the LEADER in them. From February 1 […]
CRTV news with Country Project Manager, January 18th,from 5-6 pm.
Join us on CRTV news from 5-6 pm, (https://crtv.cm/crtv-web-radio/) where I will be in conversation with Winston Lepga, the editor-in-chief. We will be focusing on the crucial topic of information […]
Hate Free Campaign with Drivers In Buea.
We are glad to start the year 2024 powerfully with a #HateFree caravan co-organised by @civic_watch via the #defyhatenow initiative and the MP for Buea urban @MalombaEsembeMP in partnership with […]
The 2nd Session of The Cohort 9 Training, #AFFCameroon.
#Douala hosts today the 2nd session #AFFCameroon cohort 9 training of media professionals in #Factchecking Over 3 days, they will receive courses in fact-checking, media and information education, data analysis […]
Pidgin Field Guide, Implementation Workshop.
The use of Pidgin English in newsrooms in Cameroon bridges the communication gap for audiences that do not understand English nor French. Last year, 2022 the Association of Broadcasters in […]
ASKCamp2023, 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, B𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒄𝒂𝒎𝒑.
The #ASKcamp – 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑲𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒄𝒂𝒎𝒑 is out to develop networks that sustainably connect young people and adults, to address the challenges their communities are dealing with […]
The Silicon Mountain conference 2023
The Silicon Mountain conference is a yearly event held in Buea that gathers more than 3000 youth, Start ups and CSOs to organize a Tech Innovation week to consult, network, […]