Media and free flow of information

Fighting disinformation should go beyond fact-checking and “debunking” and instead focus on strengthening local journalism as the foundation of information integrity. It explains that trusted, community-based media are best placed...

The article argues that media diversity is at risk in the age of AI and platform-driven information systems, which tend to concentrate power, amplify biases, and reduce visibility for independent and minority voices. It calls for...

The OECD Recommendation of the Countil on Information Integrity aims to guide countries in tackling disinformation and ensuring the integrity of information systems. It highlights the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach...

The UNHCR Information Integrity Toolkit is a practical guide designed to help humanitarians understand, respond to, and prevent the harmful impacts of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech on digital platforms. It...

The report emphasizes the critical need for investing in independent, fact-based media to support economic growth, democracy, and social welfare. It highlights the role of public interest media in providing reliable information...

The document discusses the need for digital service taxes (DSTs) to sustain quality journalism in the face of declining financial support for media outlets. The brief highlights how traditional revenue models for journalism have...

The report presents early lessons from UNDP’s National Action Coalitions (NACs) under the Action Coalition on Information Integrity in Elections. It focuses on how countries are building multi-stakeholder systems to counter...

The document adresses the complexities of reporting in conflict zones, emphasising the challenges that journalists face when covering conflict, both in terms of safety and ethical dilemmas. It discusses the importance of conflict...

The guide provides recommendations for managing social media platforms during crises, drawing from the situation in Ukraine. It emphasizes flexible application of community standards, the creation of regional crisis teams, and the...

The report examines the critical role of media in promoting the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda. It explores how media can amplify women’s voices in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. It highlights the efforts of women...