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This event happened in Australia: https://news.griffith.edu.au/2024/11/13/countering-disinformation/ 🥹
Insanity!
The two-day event, co-sponsored by the European Union, featured keynote speeches from prominent global voices, including Melissa Fleming, UN Under Secretary General for Global Communications and Tanya Plibersek, Minister for the Environment and Water. These leaders, along with an esteemed line-up of panellists from Pacific Island nations and Australian government and universities, addressed the conference’s three pivotal themes: the effects of misinformation and wilful disinformation on democracy, health, and climate. The event’s focus on practical solutions and regional experiences highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration in mitigating the harmful effects of disinformation.
Insanity!
The two-day event, co-sponsored by the European Union, featured keynote speeches from prominent global voices, including Melissa Fleming, UN Under Secretary General for Global Communications and Tanya Plibersek, Minister for the Environment and Water. These leaders, along with an esteemed line-up of panellists from Pacific Island nations and Australian government and universities, addressed the conference’s three pivotal themes: the effects of misinformation and wilful disinformation on democracy, health, and climate. The event’s focus on practical solutions and regional experiences highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration in mitigating the harmful effects of disinformation.