Addressing Disinformation

The Digital Policy Cluster invites you to a global Böll workshop on how to address disinformation. This session marks a highlight at the end of our cluster’s pilot phase. All colleagues from across the Böll network are warmly invited!

What’s it about?
Disinformation is something we encounter regularly – sometimes subtly, sometimes loudly, whether online or in direct conversations. As a green-affiliated foundation, we often find ourselves the target of disinformation campaigns, especially around topics such as queerness and climate change – sometimes accompanied by hostile comments.

In this interactive 90-minute workshop, we’ll explore together how disinformation works and how we can respond. The session will be informative and hands-on:

• How can we identify disinformation – and respond effectively?
• What should we do when facing an online backlash or targeted attacks?
• What responsibilities do we have as editors and publishers of our foundation’s websites?
• How can we take meaningful action against disinformation, even with limited resources?

The workshop will include a brief expert input by Das NETTZ on definitions and dynamics of disinformation, followed by concrete practical examples and small-group sessions for reflection, exchange, and discussion.

All colleagues from the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung worldwide – regardless of department or role – are welcome.

No preparation needed. Just bring yourself. We look forward to seeing you there!

Katharina Klappheck, Gunda Werner Institute & Zora Siebert, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung EU

Contact: 
Zora Siebert (she/ her)
Head of Programme EU Democracy and Digital Policy
E Zora.Siebert@eu.boell.org 

Katharina Klappheck (they/them)
Senior Programme Officer Feminist Digital Policy
E klappheck@boell.de

» Online participation in ZOOM
The access information will be sent to you by email 24 hours and then 2 hours prior to the event.

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