Disinformation

Moldova: From Village to Village

Project trains people in more isolated areas how to identify and combat fake news.

24 Nov 22

Journalism in Conflict: Reporting from Ukraine and Beyond

Founder Anthony Borden reflects on the 30-year journey of IWPR and how local voices meet the challenge of global disinformation.

28 Oct 22

A workshop held on 8 and 9 July by IWPR's partner in Moldova, WatchDog.MD, for the representatives of local media and the government about countering Russian disinformation. © WatchDog.MD

Moldovan Media and Officials Fight Fake News Together

A lack of accurate government information provides fertile ground for false narratives to feed distrust and ultimately destabilise the country.

16 Aug 22

IWPR's partner, Association of Independent Press, has trained citizens in more isolated, rural areas of Moldova – who often remain particularly vulnerable to manipulation - in how to identify and counter disinformation. © Association of Independent Press (API)

Moldovan Journalists Explain High Cost of Disinformation

Media literacy seminars in more remote parts of the country highlight danger of fake news.

8 Jul 22

IWPR’s local partner in Moldova, the Association of Independent Press (API), held two seminars in May and June 2022 as part of a project supporting Moldovan media’s resilience to disinformation following Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. The project is funded by the United Kingdom’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). © IWPR

Moldovan Media Learn New Skills to Build Resilience

Programme provides emergency response to fighting fake news surrounding the Ukraine conflict.

28 Jun 22

Countering Disinformation in Moldova

Programme provides emergency response to fighting fake news surrounding the Ukraine conflict.

21 Apr 22

Reporting Covid-19 in Africa

Fake news, conspiracies and bad science mean that many are missing out on the care they need.

4 Feb 22

A healthcare professional is vaccinated against Covid-19 on March 10, 2021 in Kampala, Uganda.

Covid-19: the Africa Story

What links vampires, al-Shabab and onions?

9 Dec 21

Setting up the studio for For Facts Sake quiz show.

Kenya: the Quiz Show Combatting Covid-19

Innovative TV format helps dispel fake news and fear-mongering around the virus.

1 Oct 21

Nigeria: How Does Faith Affect Disinformation?

Conspiracy theories spreads by religious leaders have far-reaching impact.

14 Sep 21

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