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Defending Democracy - European Civil Society's Response to Disinformation: Online Expert Panel Discussion

1h

Free of charge

In an era where information manipulation is the ultimate tool of influence, how are civil society organizations (CSOs) in Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltics, the Black Sea, and the Western Balkans navigating the treacherous landscape of disinformation?  

Join us for the online launch of a new edition of TechSoup Regional Mapping Reports that delve into the strategies, challenges, and resilience of CSOs in these regions as they confront Russian information manipulation and domestic disinformation campaigns.  

Event Date: October 3 (Thursday), 2024, 12:00-13:00 CET
 
Event Highlights:  
  • Introduction by Daniel Milo, Counter-Disinformation expert, TechSoup.  
  • Regional Insights:  
    • Visegrad Region: Edit Zgut-Przybylska, Polish Academy of Sciences: Examination of disinformation tactics during elections.  
    • Baltic Region Urtė Andriukaitytė, CRI: Insights into anti-government and anti-LGBTQ+ disinformation campaigns.  
    • Black Sea Region Matei Vrabie, Funky Citizens : Discussion on how anti-EU and anti-migration narratives are undermining national identities.  
    • Western Balkans: Marijana Jancheska, Metamorphosis: Analysis of the spread of disinformation and how it affects the civic society.
    • Q&A Session: Engage directly with the experts in a 15-minute session.  

This event is part of TechSoup's Digital Activism Program, supported by Google.org, to empower CSOs in countering disinformation and building resilience.

For who?

Everyone, but especially CSOs, activists, researchers, policymakers, journalists, leaders of organizations, analysts, decision-makers — whether you’re interested in the challenges faced by CSOs or the latest disinformation trends, you’re warmly welcome!

Key features

A compelling look at the real-world impacts of disinformation on democracy, social cohesion, and the operational viability of civil society across these four critical regions.
An essential opportunity to gain a better understanding of the disinformation challenges, and to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to counter them.
Regional trends in the Black Sea, Baltics, Visegrad and Western Balkans.
Examples of successful activities countering disinformation.
CSO responses to challenges.