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The Infodemic
Disinformation, fake news and propaganda are emerging as among the most powerful threats of the modern age. Facilitated by new forms of media and spread by governments and non-state actors alike, these potent tools have far-reaching consequences for human rights and media freedoms around the world.
IWPR’s global networks of reporters, activists and rights defenders are working to document, expose and build resilience to this growing danger.
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US politicians should take heed: fracturing a society is far easier than healing it. -
Systematic disinformation accuses Chisinau of imposing an economic and humanitarian blockade. -
A state of continuous semi-war has served the Kremlin well. -
Poor media literacy allows pro-Kremlin narratives and political distortions to flourish -
Draft law would allow authorities to block websites deemed to contain inaccurate information, with no need for a court ruling.
28 Jul 20
Religious institutions appear to amplify Russian propaganda as crisis mounts.
18 Jul 20
Website to provide multimedia training and resources for fact-checking and investigations.
24 Jun 20
Expert event to explore the impact of Covid-19 misinformation across Africa.
9 Jun 20
Open access social media survey reflects fear and confusion over misinformation.
3 Jun 20
Alternative therapy distributed as “protective” measure against the virus.
13 May 20
The authorities have struggled to maintain trust in their narratives over the pandemic.
3 May 20
Why free and fair journalism is also a key part of the battle against coronavirus.
10 Mar 20
Kremlin believed to be fuelling social media efforts to stoke paranoia.
