The workshop Addressing Misinformation and Polarisation in Migration & Climate Change Narratives, held at Utrecht University on December 4th, examined the pervasive impact of misinformation on migration and climate change, equipping participants with critical tools to evaluate disinformation while fostering empathy, curiosity, and constructive dialogue as essential approaches to addressing polarisation and societal divides.
Read MoreThe workshop Navigating Mis/Disinformation and Polarisation in Migration Narratives, held on November 6th at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, explored the widespread effects of misinformation and polarisation, with a particular focus on migration-related misinformation. Participants were encouraged to approach differing perspectives with empathy and openness, while the session underscored the importance of shared goals and constructive dialogue as tools for bridging divides and tackling complex societal challenges.
Read MoreIn the final episode of this podcast series, we cope with the topic of cancel culture. But what exactly is cancel culture? For some, it may signify holding others accountable for their action, while to others it may imply censorship of speech. To help us unpack this all we are joined by Loretta J. Ross, an activist, public intellectual, and professor at Smith Colledge in Massachusetts, who has an interesting take on this topic. In her work, Loretta came up with the concept of ‘calling in’ culture, which she believes is an antidote to people being called out, or canceled. Even for people you don't agree with.
Read MoreOur workshop ‘Critical Thinking and Other Tools to Navigate the Media Environment & Engage with your Audience’ was successfully conducted on Monday, May 6th. We are thankful to have had the opportunity to be hosted at the Groundbreakers International Exchange Program in Emmen, The Netherlands. In our workshop, we aimed to spark curiosity and enhance understanding in critical thinking, media literacy, and digital literacy, especially when navigating the online world filled with suspicious information.
Read MoreIn today's digital age, hate speech and online intolerance have become pervasive issues, affecting communities and lives worldwide. To delve deeper into this phenomenon, our podcast "Zooming in on Hate," recently interviewed Arun Mansukhani, a clinical psychologist based in Spain. In this insightful conversation, Arun shared valuable perspectives on the psychology behind intolerance and offered strategies to combat it effectively.
Read MoreOn Tuesday 6th February we successfully delivered our workshop ‘Disinformation on Elections: tools to navigate the social media landscape’. We are pleased to have been hosted at the first series of Activist Lab at Justice and Peace. Our session was designed with a dual purpose. Participants got acquainted with the disinformation landscape concerning elections and human rights as well as learned practical tools that helped them to navigate the online environment effectively and critically.
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