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COVID-19 Responses Around the World: A Teaching Resource for Ages 9-14 Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: Oxfam GB This resource helps learners to discuss their thoughts and feelings about the pandemic with others. Learners will also find out about ways to stop the current ‘infodemic’ – the rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19.This material will help learners to:discuss their thoughts and feelings about COVID-19.investigate some of the incredible ways in which people have been responding to this crisis.understand the difference between information, disinformation and misinformation.consider their own responses to the pandemic and possible actions that they might take to manage their own wellbeing and support others. 
Information Neighbourhoods Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: Shout Out UK | U.S. Embassy London | Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT) We live in a world where information has a variety of purposes. So how can you identify what each type of information is trying to do? Now more than ever, media literacy (the ability to critically analyse information) is critical for us as citizens and for our democracy to function. This video explains what Information neighbourhoods exist and how to identify them. 
Input for Report on Disinformation Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) IFLA responded to a call for inputs about human rights impacts of measures against disinformation, issued by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Concerns over – and dialogue about ways to address – the negative impacts of false and misleading information online have remained high on the agenda over the past months, particularly in light of prominent examples of health and electoral dis- and mis-information.Disinformation, uniquely challenging in the increasingly dense and complex digital information environment, interferes with individuals’ ability to make informed decisions and realise their essential human rights. However, the new call for inputs by the UN Special Rapporteur also draws attention to the concerns about human rights impacts of measures which different stakeholders – from states to online platforms, human rights organisations and others – take to combat disinformation.These include, of course, the impacts of broadly- or vaguely-defined “fake news” laws on freedom of expression and opinion; or internet shutdowns that bear a heavy cost on people’s access to information as a driver of development and rights.In light of this, IFLA’s submission highlights the potential of media and information literacy interventions to help address the challenges of mis- and dis-information. Drawing on the global library field’s experiences, it points to some possible good practices and insights from the ongoing work and research in this field – from targeted and tailored outreach initiatives that can help reach those who are not currently in formal education, to scalability and replicability of interventions.Of course, this is an emerging field. Our understanding of how media and information literacy interventions can be effectively leveraged against disinformation, pitfalls to avoid and ways to maximise impact, continues to evolve. That’s why the submission emphasises the need for more research and cross-stakeholder collaboration – and libraries can and do offer valuable practical and theoretical insights for this ongoing discussion. 
United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity : Recommendations for Multi-stakeholder Action Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: United Nations (UN) Technological advances have revolutionized communications, connecting people on a previously unthinkable scale. They have supported communities in times of crisis, elevated marginalized voices and helped mobilize global movements for racial justice and gender equality. Yet these same advances have enabled the spread of misinformation, disinformation and hate speech at an unprecedented volume, velocity and virality, risking the integrity of the information ecosystem. New and escalating risks stemming from leaps in AI technologies have made strengthening information integrity one of the urgent tasks of our time. This clear and present global threat demands coordinated international action. The United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity show us another future is possible. Principes mondiaux des Nations Unies pour l’intégrité de l’information: Recommandations pour une action multipartite Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: United Nations (UN) Les avancées technologiques ont révolutionné les communications, connectant les personnes à une échelle autrefois inimaginable. Elles ont soutenu les communautés en temps de crise, amplifié les voix marginalisées et contribué à la mobilisation mondiale pour la justice raciale et l’égalité des genres. Pourtant, ces mêmes avancées ont également favorisé la propagation de la désinformation, des informations fallacieuses (ou « fake news ») et des discours de haine à une vitesse, une ampleur et une viralité sans précédent, menaçant ainsi l’intégrité de l’écosystème informationnel. Les risques émergents et croissants liés aux progrès rapides de l’intelligence artificielle font du renforcement de l’intégrité de l’information l’un des défis les plus urgents de notre époque. Cette menace mondiale, claire et actuelle, exige une action internationale coordonnée. La publication Principes mondiaux des Nations Unies pour l’intégrité de l’information nous montrent qu’un autre avenir est possible. 
Chapter 4: What Is Disinformation and How Do We Deal With It? Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: Chile. Ministry of the General Secretariat of Government Why have fake news become so popular? How can we avoid them when doing homework, assignments and getting informed about what is happening in the country and the world? In this capsule, aimed at parents, guardians and tutors, we will learn what disinformation is, more popularly known as the phenomenon of fake news, along with advice on how to confront it and not continue its spread. This capsule was produced by the Ministry of the General Secretariat of Government in collaboration with Mineduc, within the framework of the Citizenship and Digital Literacy Plan. Capítulo 4: ¿Qué es y cómo enfrentamos la desinformación? Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: Chile. Ministry of the General Secretariat of Government ¿Por qué se han hecho tan populares las noticias falsas? ¿Cómo podemos evitarlas al momento de hacer tareas, trabajos e informarnos de lo que sucede en el país y en el mundo? En esta cápsula, dirigida a padres, madres, apoderadas y apoderados conoceremos lo que es la desinformación, más popularmente conocida como el fenómeno de las fake news, junto con consejos para enfrentarla y no continuar su propagación. Esta cápsula fue realizada por el Ministerio Secretaría General de Gobierno en colaboración con Mineduc, en el marco del Plan Ciudadanía y Alfabetización Digital. 
Spot and Fight Disinformation Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: European Commission The pandemic demonstrated just how fast misleading or false information can spread online. With this toolkit, secondary school teachers can help their students separate what is real from what is fake when they are browsing online. The toolkit is comprised of an editable presentation (which includes real life examples and group exercises) and an instruction booklet for teachers. Detectar y combatir desinformación Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: European Commission La pandemia ha puesto de manifiesto la rapidez con que informaciones falsas se propagan en línea. Con este kit de herramientas, los profesores de enseñanza secundaria pueden ayudar a sus alumnos a distinguir lo verdadero de lo falso cuando navegan por internet. El kit de herramientas se compone de una presentación editable y de un folleto de instrucciones. Repérer et combattre la désinformation Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: European Commission La pandémie a montré à quel point les fausses informations se diffusent rapidement en ligne. Grâce à cette boîte à outils, les enseignants du secondaire peuvent aider leurs élèves à démêler le vrai du faux lorsqu’ils naviguent en ligne. Elle se compose d’une présentation éditable et d’une brochure contenant des instructions.