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In the first year of the “#InfluencersAgainstDisinfo” project, the focus is mainly on combating disinformation by (domestic) actors, especially in the context of the EU elections. Participants from Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia are trained through a series of digital workshops and two study trips to Berlin and Warsaw.
The workshops address specific challenges and techniques for identifying misinformation and provide strategies to effectively combat it on social media. The study trips promote exchange and offer insights into information analysis and processing through meetings with leading experts.
At the end of the first project cohort, guidelines for a “Code of Ethics for Social Media Influencers and Content Creators” will be created. These guidelines will establish clear principles that define the ethical standards and norms of conduct for influencers and content creators, particularly in the context of disinformation.
Call for Participation in the #InfluencersAgainstDisinfo Project for 2024
The Aspen Institute Germany invites committed influencers and content creators from Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia or Central and Eastern Europe to apply for the first year of the “#InfluencersAgainstDisinfo” project. The goal of this project is to strengthen democratic resilience in the digital age and to equip influencers with the necessary tools to effectively recognize and combat disinformation. Find a brief overview of the project here.
What we offer:
- Participation in intensive workshops to detect and combat disinformation.
- Study trips to Berlin and Warsaw (autumn and winter 2024/ 2025) to gain deeper insights into the subject and exchange ideas with leading experts.
- A network of like-minded individuals committed to strengthening democratic resilience.
- The opportunity to become an influential leader in the digital world.
- The opportunity to jointly work on guidelines for a Code of Conduct for influencers and content creators.
Join us!
- Are you an active influencer or content creator with around 10,000 followers on popular social media or messenger platforms?
- Are you confident in your English skills?
- Are you interested in international exchange and the project themes?
- Can you participate in all digital and in-person meetings?
- Are you looking to contribute to the development of guidelines for a “Code of Ethics for Social Media Influencers and Content Creators” to be presented to policymakers, social media plaforms, and civil society organizations?
Application Process: Please apply via the following form. Please apply before 31. July 2024 to be considered for the project.
The project is funded by the Federal Foreign Office and supported by the Aspen Institute Central Europe and the Aspen Institute Kyiv.
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