The Arab Fact-Checkers Network (AFCN) is a grassroots network that works towards fostering transparent and impartial fact-checking in the Arab region. This network is a product of the mis/disinformation spikes amid the unprecedented times of COVID-19 worldwide.
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Studying information disorder in the Arab world: Drivers and fact-checking response
Studying information disorder in the Arab world: Drivers and fact-checking response ‘By ARIJ’s AFCN’ The ARIJ’s AFCN’s inaugural year participating in the IDRC study (2023-2025) focused on identifying the primary drivers of information disorder in the Arab region. Given the complexity of this task, the research team adopted a qualitative approach, emphasizing interviews to gain…
Meeting The Challenges of Information Disorder In The Global South
Resources Meeting the Challenges of Information Disorder in the Global South The Arab Fact-Checkers Network (AFCN) by ARIJ contributed to the study “Meeting the Challenges of Information Disorder in the Global South” covering the Middle East and North Africa, alongside with teams of independent fact-checkers in Latin America, policy makers in Africa and media education…
Combatting Disinformation in the Arab world
Combatting Disinformation in the Arab world ARIJ Publishes Policy Paper: “Combating Disinformation in the Arab World – The COVID-19 pandemic as a case study”
Misinformation/Disinformation Policy Paper Launch With FNF
Misinformation/Disinformation Policy Paper Launch With FNF In partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), ARIJ is launching its policy paper on Combating Disinformation in the Arab World (in both Arabic and English). This session will be dedicated to discussing the findings and moving forward in light of them. Naming the political, psychological and…
International Fact Checking Network (IFCN) and the Code of Principles
and International Fact Checking Network (IFCN) and the Code of Principles Meet IFCN. The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at Poynter is committed to promoting excellence in fact-checking. We believe nonpartisan and transparent fact-checking can be a powerful instrument of accountability journalism; conversely, unsourced, or biased fact-checking can increase distrust in the media and experts while…
