Freedom Fights Fake: ESEE :
Our Freedom is under attack. But Freedom fights back! Freedom fights Fake! #FreedomFightsFake is our global campaign to empower people and to unite efforts in the battle against disinformation!
What makes disinformation different today is its rapid dissemination and global reach. The spread of false information is being deliberately weaponised by the enemies of freedom. It’s being used to degrade public trust in democratic and state institutions, the media and to intensify social division, resentment and fear.
Learn more here freedomfightsfake.org
News
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#FreedomFightsFake: Media Literacy In Bulgaria - What have we learned from the crises
The keynote speech of Irina Nedeva from AEJ Bulgaria at the opening of the national conference “Media Literacy In Bulgaria - What have we learned from the crises” addresses the issues of disinformation and media literacy in Bulgaria. The conference is part of the global FNF’s campaign #FreedomFightsFake, which empowers citizens around the globe to think critically and “pre-bunk” disinformation.
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Regional Analysis on Disinformation during Covid-19 Pandemic
In cooperation with regional network of fact checkers FNF WB attempted to identify and analyze general dis-, mis- and mal-information trends during Covid-19 pandemic in the region as the unprecedented global crisis we found ourselves in only exaggerated the extremely negative societal impact of these phenomena.
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Under the Mask of Disinformation
The issue of wearing protective masks has been on the agenda since the beginning of the pandemic: Should we cover our face or not? Under what circumstances? What type of mask should we use? Over the past few months, the focus of the debate has changed several times while also opening the door to conspiracy theories and misinformation.
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When Disinformation Turns Into Politics
Conspiracy is an excellent political instrument and offers an escape from political accountability. Any not-so-well-intended politician looking for personal gain is free to exploit this.
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COVID-19: The Myth of Paid Patients
One can get 1,800 leva cash by claiming to be sick with COVID-19. Everyone has heard this in Bulgaria, but has somebody really profited?
