Jean-Tobie Okala In a context marked by persistent armed violence and the spread of false information, MONUSCO brought together representatives of local authorities, security forces, and community...
Countering Harmful Information in Humanitarian Contexts
Introduction
Over the last decade, harmful information has been amplified by the expansion of digital connectivity, increasing dependency on mobile phones, messaging apps and social media, and most recently by the rise of generative AI. Those involved are not only state and non-state actors, but also individuals and cyber groups. Harmful information can spread at scale with extraordinary speed and sophistication and through novel means. Information that is misleading, inaccurate, hateful or inflammatory has far more potential to spread and cause harm than ever before.
ICRC, Addressing Harmful Information in Conflict Settings - 2025
Overview
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Resources
- CDAC Network Community of Practice on Harmful Information
- ICRC Resources on Cyber operations and harmful information
- UNHCR Information Integrity Toolkit
- UN DOS - The Imagery and Video Counter-Disinformation Analytics Service (ICDAS)
- MSF Listen (web-and mobile-based platform for moderating misinformation and disinformation)
- European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Page on Information manipulation and misinformation