The overall rise of disinformation around the world limits the public’s access to unbiased and accurate information. Programs that help to counter disinformation in the media landscape will aid citizens in making better-informed decisions that contribute towards a healthier democracy in Malaysia. TechCamp Malaysia 2022 aims to do just that, by building the capacity of emerging…
The overall media landscape in Malaysia and the wider Southeast Asia region has seen a rise in internal and external disinformation. The extensive reach of social media, combined with the publication of clickbait news online along with a general lack of media literacy skills has increased the impact and difficulties posed by this challenge. To…
Tackling disinformation and cultivating media literacy have emerged as a shared priority between the United States and Taiwan, as both societies are targets of both internal and external disinformation campaigns. The ubiquity of social media and its use as a platform to spread disinformation has increased the difficulty of addressing this challenge. Social media influencers and members of…
YSEALI TechCamp US-ASEAN: Advancing ASEAN Advocacy connected young leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to improve their digital skills as they work to tackle global challenges.
The objective of this TechCamp is to give young people and civil society organizations the tools to develop joint solutions for peace. Mutual misunderstandings and suspicions among faiths can be exacerbated by false narratives and stories being spread on social media. Participants used technology to help local leaders promote counter-narratives of peace and tolerance, focusing…