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Joint Position Statement On Non-Formal Education | Education And Learning Dimensions Of Young People’s Lives.

Joint Position Statement On Non-Formal Education | Education And Learning Dimensions Of Young People’s Lives.

Today, it is increasingly accepted that formal education is not the only essential form of education. However, there needs to be a stronger balance between the different education and learning dimensions of young people’s lives. Non-formal education, which is best suited to help young people build up their talents, resilience and prepare them to cope with social changes, is often underestimated. Without proper recognition, its benefits for young people and communities are not reaching their full potential.

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Inclusive Information Ecosystem | Information Integrity on Digital Platforms

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Inclusive Information Ecosystem | Information Integrity on Digital Platforms

While digital platforms and new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) have transformed our social, cultural, and political interactions by connecting, informing, and engaging people, they have also enabled the spread of lies and hate through mis- and disinformation, which can lead to violence and death and jeopardize democratic institutions and human rights. Some platforms have even faced criticism for their role in conflicts, including the war in Ukraine.

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Debunking COVID-19 Myths Starts With You

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Debunking COVID-19 Myths Starts With You

Today Moussa’s work with the Accountability Lab focuses squarely on countering misinformation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, namely myths about the new coronavirus’s origin and transmission. Some people think Africans are immune to the virus or that it doesn’t spread in warm weather,” Moussa says. He’s making a concerted effort to counter these and other COVID-19 myths. As Moussa sees it, changing minds in Mali hinges on access to reliable information from medical experts.

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Meet The Woman Combating Misinformation In Nigeria

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Meet The Woman Combating Misinformation In Nigeria

“An inspiring leader, to me, is selfless and people-centered,” Uboho says. “She listens to others, understands their problems, and works hard to solve them.”Uboho hopes to continue advocating for the state’s less fortunate in her pursuit of a transparent world, “a world free from violence.”