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The Infodemic
Years active: 2020-present
Disinformation, fake news and propaganda are emerging as among the most powerful threats of the modern age. Facilitated by new forms of media and spread by governments and non-state actors alike, these potent tools have far-reaching consequences for human rights and media freedoms around the world.
IWPR’s global networks of reporters, activists and rights defenders are working to document, expose and build resilience to this growing danger.
Latest on the infodemic
How Malign Information Harms Humanitarian Workers
The demonisation of civil society online can have real-life repercussions.
Georgia’s Post-Election Perils
Protests continue against validity of electoral win that risks diverting country’s pro-European path.
What Next for Moldova?
Country’s European trajectory may depend on healing internal discord and ensuring public trust in the electoral process.
Georgia’s Fateful Election
Government and opposition alike know these polls will have a huge influence on the country's future.
Moldova: How Social Networks Amplify Anti-EU Narratives
An organised campaign of pro-Russian propaganda interests could have a major outcome on landmark referendum.
Moldova’s High Stakes Elections
Pivotal votes will decide whether the country continues on the path of European integration - or chooses closer relations with Russia.
Pursuing Russian Propagandists
Activist groups want arrest warrants issued for key figures inciting hatred against Ukrainians in the Russian media.
Israel’s Media Blindness Over Gaza
Why there’s such a gap between what Israelis and the rest of the world see on their TV screens and social media feeds.
Ukraine’s Information Vacuum
Those living under occupation can only get their news from Russian media and social networks.
