Resilient Together: How Civil Society Organizations Can Counter Disinformation and Build Stronger Communities

Engaged citizens, communities organized into Civil Society Organizations, and watchdogs are often the first line of defense against autocratic and populist tendencies. Holding politicians accountable, exposing their machinations, protecting vulnerable and under-represented communities, and fighting for justice and equality. Yet instead of public praise, they are increasingly becoming the prime target for propaganda machines fueled by politicians and unscrupulous actors. They are called "foreign agents", "traitors of the nation", "mercenaries", "Soros puppets", etc. Online smear campaigns and name-calling quickly escalate into calls for violence, administrative harassment, or even physical attacks.

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Integrating AI into fact-checking process: tools and limitations

Disinformation continues to be one of the main challenges to critical social processes worldwide. The numerous ways in which artificial intelligence tools can be misused by malicious actors require faster actions and responses, even from fact-checkers. The information ecosystem has evolved significantly with the integration of artificial intelligence.

Dren Gerguri | 3 min read | Dec 19, 2024

VitaFest 2024: Countering disinformation and violence with humane and positive statements

As part of VitaFest 2024 and the Fourth Conference of the Network for Diversity in Journalism (Redipe) in Mexico City, the panel “Positive Narratives: Why Disinformation and Violence Can Be Countered with Human and Positive Statements” brought together experts from various countries to discuss the links between disinformation, violence, and narrative tools to combat them.

MAKAIA | 1 min read | Dec 10, 2024

The Bane of Francophone West Africa: Misinformation and Disinformation

Misinformation and disinformation have emerged as significant challenges in Francophone West Africa, disrupting social, political and economic landscapes. Misinformation refers to the unintentional spread of false or inaccurate information, while disinformation is the deliberate creation and dissemination of false information to mislead people. Disinformation, characterized by the deliberate creation and distribution of false information to deceive and manipulate public opinion, is frequently used for political gain or social disruption.

Kwame Asante | 8 min read | Dec 4, 2024