Fact-checking is the process of investigating nonfiction information to check its veracity. Fact-checkers use specific methodologies and tools to analyze news or claims and rate them as true or false, by providing context, sources and background information.
What is
Fact-Checking?
In journalism, fact-checking comes in two forms of publishing: “ante hoc fact-checking” and “post hoc fact-checking”.
Ante hoc fact-checking, also known as pre-publishing fact-checking, or the editorial fact checking that occurs before publishing the story to ensure its accuracy 100%. It is a resemblance of good journalism and fosters a culture of accountable and transparent news dissemination.
Post hoc fact-checking, also known as post-publication fact-checking, is an imperative way to fight fake news after the dissemination of misinformation and/or inaccurate news, and contributes in raising public awareness.
Latest Activities
AFCN Organised a Roundtable Discussion about Fact-Checking in Jordan
AFCN Organised a Roundtable Discussion about Fact-Checking in Jordan February 27, 2023 The Arab Fact-checkers Network (AFCN) from ARIJ, hosted on a roundtable funded by the European Union – Jordan, on Monday 27 February 2023, 50+ guests from fact-checking organisations/initiatives, freelance fact-checkers, civil society organisations, media organisations, independent journalists, academics and tech startups, at the…
Fact-Checking efforts in times of crisis: Turkey-Syria earthquake as a case study
Fact-Checking efforts in times of crisis: Turkey-Syria earthquake as a case study February 23, 2023 With the participation of more than 100 participants via Zoom and 1,200 viewers on Facebook live, the Arab Fact-Checkers Network AFCN led by Arij, hosted fact-checkers from three countries on 23 February: Ahmed Primo, Founder of Verify– Syria Platform, Can…
AFCN organises a fact-checking workshop in collaboration with SKUP
AFCN organises a fact-checking workshop in collaboration with SKUP December 1, 2022 Within the framework of the 15th Arij Forum, entitled “Defending Independent Media”, from 2 to 4 December 2022, the Arab Fact-checkers Network (AFCN) organised a “Fact Checking: Methodologies and Tools” workshop in collaboration with the Norwegian Organization for Investigative Journalism (SKUP) which took…
AFCN Gathers Fact-Checkers In-person for the First Time to Discuss their Challenges
AFCN Gathers Fact-Checkers In-person for the First Time to Discuss their Challenges December 3, 2022 The Arab Fact-Checkers Network led by ARIJ, held its fourth regional meeting within the “SA7” project – “Qarib” program, implemented by the French Media Development Agency (CFI), with the support of the French Development Agency (AFD). 42 fact-checkers met in-person…
AFCN Organises Workshop “Fact-Checking : New Ways” under “Dalil” Project
AFCN Organises Workshop “Fact-Checking : New Ways” under “Dalil” Project 1 December 2022 “Fact-Checking: New Ways” a pre-forum workshop was conducted on the 30th and 1st of December 2022, among the series of workshops that preceded ARIJ fifteenth annual forum under the title “Defending Independent Media”. This workshop which 23 fact-checkers from 7 Arab countries…
Dalil 6th Webinar : How Fact-Checkers can protect themselves legally?
Dalil 6th Webinar : How Fact-Checkers can protect themselves legally? November 2, 2022 The Arab Fact-Checkers Network (AFCN) led by ARIJ organised the sixth webinar within Dalil project under the title “How Fact-Checkers can protect themselves legally in the MENA region?”, which is supported by the European Union, and in cooperation with “SIREN” in Lebanon…
AFCN concludes a Creative Writing and Storytelling workshop
AFCN concludes a Creative Writing and Storytelling workshop October 28, 2022 The Arab Fact-Checkers Network (AFCN) led by ARIJ organised “Creative Writing and Storytelling” Workshop, as part of the Dalil project, which is implemented with the support of the European Union, and in cooperation with “SIREN” in Lebanon and “JOSA” in Jordan. Spanning 4…
AFCN Organises Legal Safety Clinics for Fact-Checkers
AFCN Organises Legal Safety Clinics for Fact-Checkers October 27, 2022 The Arab Fact-Checkers Network (AFCN) from ARIJ organised, during September and October 2022, 21 one-to-one legal safety clinics for fact-checkers with 7 lawyers specialised in media and press issues from 7 Arab countries: Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq, Tunisia, Morocco and Yemen. The participants, independents and…
Dalil 5th Webinar : How to Automate Fact-Checking?
Dalil 5th Webinar : How to Automate Fact-Checking? October 5, 2022 The Arab Fact-Checkers Network (AFCN) led by ARIJ organised the fifth webinar within Dalil project under the title “How to Automate Fact-Checking?”, which is supported by the European Union, and in cooperation with “SIREN” in Lebanon and “JOSA” in Jordan. The Full Fact team…
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