UN Global Media and Information Literacy Week
Event: Media Literacy in the Age of Disinformation: Understanding the Impact of Misinformation on Society and the Importance of Media Literacy
Date: 31st October, 2024, Thursday.
Panel Overview: Media Literacy in the Age of Disinformation
- Marium Chaudhry, Editor, The Current
- Amber Rahim Shamsi, Pakistan Editor, Nukta
- Mehr Hussain, Editor, Friday Times, Naya Daur
- Seerat Khan, Programs Director, Digital Rights Foundation
- Raza Goraya, Dunya Digital
As part of the UN’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week, the panel (mentioned above) will tackle the growing influence of disinformation and its far-reaching consequences for society. In an age where misinformation can spread rapidly, disinformation preys on societal divisions, distorting facts and deepening conflicts. This panel aims to provide a clear understanding of how disinformation impacts our lives, how it exploits societal anxieties, and the real harm it causes to communities.
Join us in this vital conversation on how media literacy can empower individuals to protect themselves from disinformation and contribute to a healthier, more informed public sphere. Details are available below.
October 31, 2024, Thursday.