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Key Guidance
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Quick Overview
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Top Insights
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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
38
Disinformation, Misinformation, Fake News
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Extremist & Terrorist Digital / Social Media Presence
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Hate Speech Legislation & Regulation
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Extremist & Terrorist Communication Strategies and Media
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Facebook
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Freedom of Expression
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Content Moderation & Regulation: Social Media
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Propaganda
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Antisemitism
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Conflict Reporting, Armed Conflict Reporting
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Cyberbullying, Cyberharassment
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Twitter & Microblogs
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Media Law & Regulation
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Radio-Télévision Libre des Milles Collines (RTLM)
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Genocides
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Social Media in Political Communication
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Defamation Law & Regulation
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Election Reporting
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Radicalisation: Influence of Media
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Conflict Areas: Media Systems, Media Landscapes, Role of Media
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Conflict-Sensitive & Peace Journalism
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Digital Platform & Intermediaries Regulation
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Democratization & Digital Media / Social Media
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TikTok
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Racism in Communication & Media
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Racism in Social Media & Digital Communication
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Conspiracy Narratives, Conspiracy Theories
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Digital Activism, Cyber Advocacy
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Surveillance, Surveillance Technologies, Spyware
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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Conflicts and Media
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Social Media
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Discrimination in Language & Media
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Islam: Media Representation & Reporting
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Media Landscapes, Media Systems, Media Situation in General
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Migration & Refugees Reporting & (Social) Media Representation
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Polarization, Political Polarization
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Right-Wing Extremism
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Election Campaigns: Social Media
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Censorship
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Harassment & Intimidation of Journalists
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Perpetrators
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Dealing With the Past
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Foreign Conflict Reporting, International War Reporting
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Media Assistance in Conflict Regions & Fragile Countries
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Media Law & Regulation in Conflict Areas
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War Reporting
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Digital Platforms & Intermediaries
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Digitalisation, Online Communication & Democracy / Democratization
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Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups: Media Policies & Regulations
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Romani People
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Disinformation & Misinformation Law & Regulation
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Defamation of Religion (Blasphemy)
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Self-Regulation of Media
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Female Journalists & Media Workers
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Feminism & Communication
3
Nazism
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Media Law & Regulation: International Standards & Practices
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United Nations (UN)
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Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
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Human Rights
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Populism
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Press
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Radio
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Discrimination
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Dalits
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Catholic Communicators & Journalists
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Catholic Radio Programmes
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Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Privacy, Right to Privacy
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Government Communication Strategies
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Religion and Conflicts, Religious Conflicts, Religious Violence
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Islamic State (Political-Religious Extremist Organization)
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Conflict-Sensitive Radio Journalism, Radio in Conflict Prevention & Transformation
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Extremism & Terrorism Reporting
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Extremist Recruitment through Media
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War Propaganda, Propaganda in Conflicts
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Collective Memory & Media, Media Representation of History
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Search Engines
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Filter Bubbles & Echo Chambers
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YouTube
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Artificial Intelligence
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Media Literacy: Disinformation, Fake News, Hate Speech
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Sports Reporting
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Ethics in Media & Communication
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Countering Defamation & Harassment
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Gender-Based Online Harassment & Sexual Threats
2
Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
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Satellite Television
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Safety of Journalists, Safety Risks of Media Workers
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Judaism: Media Representation & Reporting
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Language
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Civil Rights
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Confidential Sources, Whistleblowing, Protection of Journalists' Sources
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People with Disabilities: Reporting & Media Representation
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Coughlin, Charles (1891-1979)
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Influence of Media on Politics
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National Identity & Media, Nationalism & Communication
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Political Communication
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Media Effects
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Fundamentalisms (Religious)
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Hinduism and Communication
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Religious Discrimination, Persecution of / Violence Against Religious Groups
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Yazidism, Yazidis, Yezidis
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Ethnocentrism
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Rohingya
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Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
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Advocacy Campaigns
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Digital Communication
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Gender Advocacy & Empowerment, Gender Mainstreaming
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Media Advocacy, Media Activism
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Digital & Social Media Use, Internet Use
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Digital & Social Media Use: Youth
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Gaming: Uses & Effects
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Mobile Phone Use
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Trust in the Media, Credibility of Media
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Textbooks, Textbook Development, Publishing & Research
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Campaigning: Planning & Implementation
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Election Campaigns
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Protestantism (Mainline)
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Digital Media Censorship, Control & Filtering, Internet & Social Media Censorship
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Freedom of Expression Principles
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Street Papers
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Participatory Communication
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Holocaust
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Civil Wars
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Russia-Ukraine War <2014-
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Conflict Prevention, Mediation & Reconciliation: Role of Media
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Conflict-Sensitive Digital Technology Use & Social Media in Prevention & Transformation
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Conflict-Sensitive / Peace Communication
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Conflicts & Wars: Roles of Digital Technologies & Conflict Narratives in Social Media
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Cyberwarfare, Cyber Operations: Attacking Enemy Computers, Software, and Control Systems
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Human Rights Protection & Violations: Media Representation & Reporting
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Information Warfare, Psychological Warfare
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Internet / ICTs and Conflicts
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Military: Online & Social Media Communication Strategies
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Transitional Justice Reporting
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Violence in the Media: Reception & Effects
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Violence in the Media: Video Games
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Content Analysis (Research Method)
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Media Monitoring, Media Observatories
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Memes
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Good Governance
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Influence of Media on Development Aid
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Big Digital Platforms, Big Tech Companies
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Cybercrimes
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Digital & Information Literacy
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Google
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Internet / Social Media Law & Regulation
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Internet Shutdowns
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Digital Political Communication
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Political Blogging
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Political Websites & Online Communities
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Online Dating
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Bots
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Social / Digital Media and ICTs in Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Management & Prevention
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Telegram
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WhatsApp
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Trolling (Social Media)
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AI & Democracy / Democratization
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AI & Social Justice
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Disadvantaged Groups & Communication, Minorities & Media
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LGBT & Communication / Media
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Minorities & Disadavantaged Groups: Oppression
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Minority Rights
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Perceptions & Attitudes Towards Minorities
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Xenophobia
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Communication
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Reporting
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Information Management
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Early Warning: Disasters
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QAnon (Conspiracy Narrative)
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Gendered Disinformation
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Mobile Money Cash Transfer Programmes
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Curricula: School Education
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Educational Policies
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Gaming, Video Games
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Defamation: Effects on Victims
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Journalism Ethics
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Media Assistance: Evaluation, Monitoring, Impact Assessment
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence: Media Representation & Reporting
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Sexuality
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COVID-19 Communication
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Indigenous Languages
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Foreign Countries: Reporting & Media Representation
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Influence of Media on Foreign & International Policies
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European Union (EU)
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UNESCO
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Investigative Journalism
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Journalists: Professional Identity & Values
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Television News
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Radio Journalism
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Court Reporting & Media Representation of Judicial System
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Political Reporting
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Poverty & Impoverished People: Reporting & Media Representation
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Protests, Protest Movements, Protest Reporting & Media Representation
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Linguistic Diversity
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Metaphors
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Media Assistance: Elections
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Journalism, Media & Communication
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Ushahidi (Crowdsourcing Mapping Software)
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Stereotypes in Media & Communication
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Deregulation & Liberalisation of Media
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Radio Policies
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Post-Socialist Media Systems & Landscapes
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Radio Landscapes
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Human Rights Violations
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Internet Governance, Internet Policies
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Law Enforcement, Litigations, Legal Practice, Case Law, Jurisdiction
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Radio Law & Regulation
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Regulatory Bodies
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Religious Freedom
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Television Law & Regulation
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Transitional Justice
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Selfies, Self-Portrait Photographs
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Social Photography
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Governance
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Government
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Fascism
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Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
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Political Parties: Communication Strategies
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Public Service Broadcasting
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Manipulation
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Islam and Communication
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Islamic Cultures: Role of Media
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Religion and Politics
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Research Methods
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Social Conflicts, Social Problems
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Assassination
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Human Security
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Countering Discrimination & Racism
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Violence
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Sexual Violence & Abuse, Rape
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State Violence
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Civil Society
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Economic, Political and Social Effects
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Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Minorities
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Technologies: Impact Assessment
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Telecommunication Law, Regulation & Policies
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Television
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Visual Communication
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Youth & Digital Media
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Countries / Regions
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Journals
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'Hated Speech' and the Costs of Freedom in India
Association for Progressive Communications (APC) (2022), iv, 35 pp.
"[…] This project looks at experiences and observations of what it means to speak truth to power and receive hate as it is manifested through varying degrees of violence, across a variety of instances. Drawing on the responses of 15 interviewees, this qualitative research report presents 3 section
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Understanding Digital Conflict Drivers
"This chapter explores digital drivers of conflict. We examine how technologies are affecting conflict dynamics and what peacebuilders can do to mitigate these effects. We argue that because digital technologies are fundamentally altering the human experience, they are by extension fundamentally alt
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Mapping of Legal Framework and Responses by Actors to Address Harmful Content Online in Kenya
Build Up (2022), 47 pp.
"This report details the legal framework / rule of law tools in place, and responses by the government, social media companies, and civil society to address illegal harmful content and potentially harmful content online in Kenya. This research draws from 13 interviews with people active in Kenya's g
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How Platforms Respond to Human Rights Conflicts Online: Best Practices in Weighing Rights and Obligations in Hybrid Online Orders
Hamburg: Leibniz Institut für Medienforschung; Global Digital Human Rights Network (GDHRNet) (2022), 187 pp.
"Platforms have power. But this power is not unchecked. Governments have an important role to play in protecting their citizens' rights vis-à-vis third parties and ensuring a communication order in which rights are not violated. (And in addition, of course, they need to respect human rights themsel
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The Linguistic Dimensions of Gukurahundi in Zimbabwe
In: Memory and Erasure: Gukurahundi and the Culture of Violence in Zimbabwe
Harare: Weaver Press (2022), pp. 81-95
"This chapter explored the linguistic dimensions of Gukurahundi to show the centrality of language before, during and after the genocide. We drew on online testimonies from survivors and statements from government officials as well as visible language planning and language practices in the post-Guku
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Hate Speech and Polarization in Participatory Society
London; New York: Routledge (2022), xxv, 252 pp.
"Delving into the meanings, implications, contexts and effects of extreme speech and gated communities in the media landscape, the chapters analyse misleading metaphors and rhetoric via focused case studies to understand how we can overcome the risks and threats stemming from the past decade's defin
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Monitoring Report: Conflict Reporting in Azerbaijani- and Armenian-Language Regional Media and Other Media Outlets
Media Development Foundation (MDF) (2022), 66 pp.
"The following report reflects the results of media content monitoring to analyze conflict coverage by Azerbaijani- and Armenian-language regional platforms. In addition, the report incorporates conflict-related qualitative data acquired from specific Russian- and Georgian-language Facebook accounts
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The Terror Times: The Depth and Breadth of the Islamic State Alternative News Outlet Ecosystem Online
London et al.: Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) (2022), 21 pp.
"This report highlights the networks, supporters, and the platforms of Islamic State disinformation disseminators, focusing on popular social media platforms as well as encrypted messaging applications. These disinformation networks are creating self-branded media outlets with followers in the tens
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A Strategy for Effective Counterspeech Against Online Hate and Disinformation in Sri Lanka
Dehiwala: National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL) (2022), 78 pp.
"This strategy, prepared through a consultative process, identifies some approaches and interventions in counter speech in the context of Sri Lanka's socio-political realities. It is meant to help streamline and scale up various efforts already being pursued by different individuals or groups. The f
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The social atrocity: Meta and the right to remedy for the Rohingya
London: Amnesty International (2022), 72 pp.
"Beginning in August 2017, the Myanmar security forces undertook a brutal campaign of ethnic cleansing against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar’s Northern Rakhine State. A UN investigation found that the role of Facebook in the violence was “significant”. This report is based on an in-depth investi
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Hate Speech: Definitionen, Ausprägungen, Lösungen
Wiesbaden: Springer VS (2022), ix, 301 pp.
"Hate Speech ist Alltag, egal ob auf der Straße, im Parlament oder im Netz. Menschen werden beleidigt, entwürdigt und man ruft zu Gewalt auf. Die Folgen sind unübersehbar. Hate Speech ist so zu einem gesellschaftsbedrohenden Phänomen avanciert, befeuert durch politische und soziale Krisen wie di
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Memory and Erasure: Gukurahundi and the Culture of Violence in Zimbabwe
Bulawayo; Harare: Centre for Innovation and Technology (CITE); Weaver Press (2022), xxxi, 153 pp.
"Memory and Erasure brings together young and established Zimbabwean scholars and activists who explore with fresh eyes the failure to overcome the terrible legacies of this period. At its heart is recognition that justice cannot be achieved while Gukurahundi’s perpetrators remain in power and sti
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Hate Narratives and Disinformation in Online Media in Albania
Tirana: South East European Network for Professionalization of Media (SEENPM) (2021), 27 pp.
"The case studies analyzed here show that, in general, the mainstream media does not produce hate speech narratives on its own, but does become a vehicle for carrying them. The greatest producers of hate narratives, division, disinformation, and polarization remain the political actors, partly becau
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Fake News Misinformation and Hate Speech in Ethiopia: A Vulnerability Assessment
Brussels: European Institute of Peace (2021), 22 pp.
"The assessment found that Ethiopia's media ecosystem's weaknesses have made it vulnerable to fake news, misinformation, and hate speech. Some of the driving factors are undoubtedly historical, including the weak state of private media in Ethiopia, the critical role of the Ethiopian diaspora in medi
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Caste-Hate Speech: Addressing Hate Speech Based on Work and Descent
International Dalit Solidarity Network (2021), 33 pp.
"Caste discrimination remains one of the world’s most serious human rights issues. It is intrinsically linked with hate speech, but as this report has demonstrated, insufficient attention has been paid to the caste-based aspects of hate speech. All too often, caste-hate speech is allowed to contin
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Hate Narratives in the Western Balkans and Turkey
Ljubljana: Peace Institute (2021), 29 pp.
Hate Speech Among Politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) (2021), 12 pp.
Addressing Hate Speech on Social Media: Contemporary Challenges
Paris: UNESCO (2021), 10 pp.
"This discussion paper seeks to give an overview of the key aspects that need to be taken into consideration to address the occurrence of hate speech on social media, be it through concrete regulations by social media companies, counter efforts and legislations or preventive educational measures. Th
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A Comparative Study on Hate Speech and Incitement to Violence in Syrian Media. Second Monitoring Round (2020)
Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) (2021), 53 pp.
"The Syrian media of various types and geographical distribution use hate speech and incitement to Violence disproportionately. The average use of public hate speech in the Syrian media was (17.99%) as a percentage of the monitored content of the study sample, which is considered a low percentage wh
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