Published on Jan 1, 2017 on Al Jazeera English Online hate speech and incitement is on the rise in South Sudan – running parallel with an increase in tension from the country’s civil war. Social media users are increasingly facing threats after posting online. It’s part of a bigger problem with the United Nations warning […]
Let’s Talk is the new podcast on South Sudan featuring Achol Jok Mach in conversation with South Sudanese community leaders and citizens. <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Mr Buk Arop currently serves as President of South Sudan Development Foundation and Secretary General for Abyei Youth Association in Diaspora. Buk […]
PeaceTech Lab Lexicon of Hate Speech Terms & Countering Hate Speech Since the outbreak of violence in December 2013, South Sudanese have called attention to how hate speech has inflamed further violent conflict. But what’s the connection between online hate narratives and violence on the ground in South Sudan? How do we begin to understand […]
#defyhatenow Wikipedia peace agents workshop in Wau! Wikipedia is ‘mined’ to get an initial overview of information about South Sudan, what languages are being used … and for things that are particularly interesting to promote peace, unity and cultural diversity to bring these into the social media sphere, via facebook and twitter. Also contacting Wikipedia […]
The video introduces #defyhatenow workshops, street theatre and dance performances in Juba, with voices from citizens of South Sudan concerning the impact of online hate speech and incitement to violence in their communities. In November 2016, Adama Dieng, the UN Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide warned of the potential for genocide in South […]
Coming soon! Video by #DefyHateNow with South Sudan Theatre Organisation performances in Juba raising awareness & tackling hate speech on social media.
The #defyhatenow team with the SSTO group stormed Juba one girls Secondary school this morning passing laughter with positive messages and raising awareness about the use of social Media.
#defyhatenow & Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is organizing a peace basketball tournament as part of the #defyhatenow activities aimed at combating Social media based hate speech and directed incitement to violence. Post photos and updates to #defyhatenow on facebook & @defyhatenow on twitter There will be sharing of peace messages and […]
#defyhatenow #peacejam street theatre in Juba, South Sudan Photo: Hakim George r0g_agency & #defyhatenow are happy to coordinate the international social media #peacejam for UN World #peaceday, September 21st 2016 Events taking place now with #defyhatenow partners in Juba, Wau & Maban (South Sudan); Nairobi & Kibera (Kenya); Rhino Camp in Uganda, Edmonton Canada; and wherever […]
How to join the #southsudan social media #peacejam – toolkit now online! share your peace messages on social media: #peacejam #peaceday #defyhatenow #southsudan
Be part of #defyhatenow social media #peacejam on world #peaceday! #defyhatenow #peacejam #peaceday #southsudan
Monitoring Hate Speech & Drones for Mapping Inequalities The Hacks/Hackers community in Nairobi has a monthly meet-up to discuss pertinent issues, brainstorm and collaborate on plausible solutions. Hacks/Hackers Nairobi will tackle #HateSpeech in Kenya on Monday (Aug 29), when it hosts debate by Rise Above Tribe, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission and #DefyHateNow […]