5 December 2023
13:00 (Geneva)
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Participants will learn about the ways “fake news” is spread. Through case studies and investigative journalism, panelists will share about the reality of disinformation and misinformation and its impact. Discussion will focus on how churches have been involved – and what more they can do to prevent the spread of misleading and inaccurate news. The webinar will also provide a basis for future engagement of the churches on this topic.
The webinar is co-organised by the World Council of Churches and the World Association for Christian Communication, and is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office. It builds on previous work such as “Communication for Social Justice in a Digital Age”.
Speakers
Introductory Input: Eliot Higgins, Founder and Creative Director, Bellingcat
Case Studies:
Prof. Dr. Magali N. Cunha, Researcher on Communication and Religion, Institute of Studies of Religion, Journalist, Berea Project – Information and Fact-Checking, Brazil
Rev. Dr. Lesmore G. Ezekiel, Director of Programmes, All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), Kenya
Vaughn Geuseppe Alviar, Communicator, Philippine Independent Church, Philippines
Kathleen Keefer, Presbyterian Women National Vice Moderator and chair, Justice and Peace Committee, USA
Moderator: Sara Speicher, Deputy General Secretary, World Association for Christian Communication, United Kingdom
