Disinformation

IWPR-supported initiative showed that Venezuelan government was heavily involved in distributing pro-regime disinformation. They also identified a network of social media accounts posing as media outlets that existed exclusively to promote Chavista issues in the global media. © Edilzon Gamez/Getty Images

Combating Disinformation in Venezuela

Media and NGO alliance reveals extent to which the issue affects country’s online information space.

17 Aug 23

The Association of Independent Press (API) in partnership with IWPR, gathered experts from Moldova to discuss how to enhance the country's resilience to disinformation, strengthen social cohesion and increase citizens’ awareness in the field of security. © API Moldova

Countering New Security Challenges in Moldova

Enhancing resilience requires the combined efforts of authorities, civil society and media.

21 Apr 23

A training session about Russian propaganda's roots and methods held by Tbilisi-based Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI). IDFI is one of the three recipients of the investigative journalism grants provided by IWPR’s project Amplify, Verify, Engage: Information for Democratization and Good Governance in Eurasia (AVE). The project also supported Moldova’s Media Birlii and Ukraine’s Gwara Media to delve into Russia-fuelled narratives and their impact. © IDFI

Supporting Investigative Skills, Debunking Disinformation

IWPR projects build advanced fact-checking and analysis abilities among journalists in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

11 Apr 23

At the training event in Chisinau, participants learned the basics of podcasting. © Lilia Zaharia

Moldova: Learning Key Skills to Counter Disinformation

Training events cover advanced fact-checking, conflict sensitive communication and open-source intelligence.

10 Mar 23

A pro-Russian rally in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek. Kremlin's propaganda dominates in Central Asia, where Russian mass media, mainly TV channels, are the main source of information. © Kundemi.kg

Central Asian’s Vulnerability to Russian Propaganda

International discussion hears that response must be as complex and varied as disinformation itself.

13 Dec 22

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

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