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Guide on Digital Tools for Countering Disinformation

Keywords:
Countering Disinformation
Media Literacy
Digital Security
Disinformation
Fact-checking
Resilience
Open Data
Digital Activism
False narratives
OSINT (open-source intelligence)
Organizational resilience

Languages:
English
English

Disinformation can spread like fire in today's digital age. To mitigate the threat, the TechSoup Guide on Digital Tools for Countering Disinformation equips activists and CSOs with a range of digital tools to identify, analyze, and counter disinformation effectively.The rapid spread of disinformation threatens societies worldwide. This free-of-charge guide is tailored for activists and CSOs, providing practical knowledge and tools, to navigate and combat digital falsehoods. Whether you're a novice or an expert in countering disinformation, the guide offers valuable insights and step-by-step instructions for everyone.Why is it worth using the Guide on Digital Tools for Countering Disinformation?Head to the guide to get:Comprehensive Tool Overview: Detailed descriptions of tools across various categories, such as social media monitoring, image and video analysis, or cybersecurity.Practical Usage Examples: Real-world scenarios demonstrating how to leverage these tools effectively.User-Friendly Guidance: Step-by-step instructions to ensure tools are accessible to all skill levels.Expert Recommendations: Curated selection based on relevance, effectiveness, and practicality, prepared by TechSoup Experts and Partners.✅🔗 See it for yourself! Dive into the guide and arm yourself with knowledge to promote and protect truth, and accuracy in the digital information space! Download the Guide here!

Verifier toolkit

Keywords:
Countering Disinformation
Disinformation
Fact-checking
Resilience
Personal and Organisational Resilience
Digital Activism
OSINT (open-source intelligence)

Languages:
English
polski
English

Critical Thinking Methods and Tools for Distinguishing Facts from Fakes and DisinformationThis publication offers practical tools for recognizing disinformation and methods for practicing critical thinking. It provides guidance on identifying disinformation online and defending against it, while also enhancing skills in critically understanding content.The publication features insights from fact checkers and digital trolls.It is divided into four parts. The first part outlines six basic rules for verifying information to avoid falling into the trap of false content. The second part includes exercises to develop vigilance and critical thinking habits. The third part provides step-by-step instructions for spotting fake images and videos. The final part is a collection of websites, tools, and applications that assist in this work.

Истражување: Ефектот на дезинформациите и странските влијанија врз демократските процеси во Северна Македонија

Keywords:
Countering Disinformation
Disinformation
Digital Activism

Languages:
English
Македонски

Insights from research and journalism are the basis for an advocacy initiative that brings together relevant stakeholders (government institutions, media associations, individual media, civil society organisations, the scientific-educational community and the private sector) to counter the toxic effects of misinformation by creating an efficient model with the inclusion of all stakeholders. Empirical research data enables advocacy initiatives to encourage appropriate public policy change and concrete actions to reduce the harmful effects of hostile foreign influences. "Excerpt from Research: The effect of misinformation and foreign influences on democratic processes in North Macedonia."

Posts

Ukraine Solidarity Response Initiative: Empowering Communities and Countering Disinformation

The Ukraine Solidarity Response Initiative (USRI) was born out of a critical need to fight the rampant disinformation related to the war in Ukraine after full invasion in 2022.

Hive Mind | 4 min read | Jun 26, 2024

Empower Your Activism: Mastering Social Media Listening Tools to Counter Disinformation

The first step in countering disinformation is to know the disinformation landscape, its actors, and narratives. Therefore, social media listening tools are essential for activists and organizations committed to protecting truth online. Learn how to harness these powerful tools to detect, analyze, and counter false narratives effectively.

Daniel Milo | 2 min read | Jun 25, 2024

How Can You Boost the Traffic with Good Search Terms?

Tips and tools for SEO and website analysis.

NIOK | 14 min read | Jun 21, 2024

The FashionForwardNarratives: Empowering Sustainability - Local Action - Case Study

Today, we would like to share with you an important awareness-raising campaign - a case study from the Local Action Plan carried out by our TechSoup Trainers.

Hive Mind | 2 min read | Mar 7, 2024

Voices of Climate Activism: Localized Solutions for Global Challenges feat. Wiktoria Jędroszkowiak (Wschód)

Climate change stands as one of the greatest challenges facing contemporary activism. This interdisciplinary, multi-level problem engages hundreds of thousands of activists and non-governmental organizations worldwide. In 2019, global climate movements such as Extinction Rebellion and Fridays For Future catalyzed a worldwide mobilization and unprecedented awareness of climate change. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and armed conflicts in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip, the scope and significance of the climate fight have gained additional urgency.

Hive Mind | 2 min read | Feb 19, 2024