#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
Campaigns and Mobilization
Training & Capacity Building
Infrastructure and Resources
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#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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