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An action plan for tackling disinformation
May 04, 2022
An action plan for tackling disinformation
How can we do more to stem the tide of disinformation and promote a thriving and inclusive digital space? Stephanie Diepeveen from the ODI’s Digital Societies Initiative explains why banning content producers is not the answer.
Charity campaigning – a watershed moment
April 29, 2022
Charity campaigning – a watershed moment
Earlier this week we published our new report Charity campaigning – where next? IBT Director Mark Galloway chaired the launch event and reflects on a fascinating discussion.
Charity campaigners need to be bolder and braver
April 11, 2022
Charity campaigners need to be bolder and braver
For IBT’s new report Charity campaigning - where next? Katie Tiffin talked to campaigners and social media experts about how charity campaigners can build on past successes and be more effective in the future.
The media has a huge responsibility as it reports the war in Ukraine and the likely movement of millions of refugees
March 02, 2022
The media has a huge responsibility as it reports the war in Ukraine and the likely movement of millions of refugees
Media coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has played a crucial role in helping us to understand a rapidly changing situation. Now, with millions of Ukrainians on the move, we need to ensure that the media does not feed into negative, racist or stereotypical rhetoric with regard to refugees, writes Kim Nelson. Russia’s invasion…
Five tips on how to make your communications more accessible
February 22, 2022
Five tips on how to make your communications more accessible
One of the key challenges for all charities is making their communications as accessible as possible to a range of audiences. We asked Christine Fleming from CharityComms to share her top tips.
How the fight against Covid has undermined the progress that was being made in tackling malaria
February 14, 2022
How the fight against Covid has undermined the progress that was being made in tackling malaria
Deaths from malaria have soared as the Covid-19 pandemic has diverted resources away from the battle against one of the world’s deadliest diseases. It’s time for the media to tell the malaria story with renewed vigour, argues Rhona Elliott.
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