Last week, a UNIFIL-funded and UNESCO-led campaign to combat misinformation and disinformation was launched at a ceremony in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, co-hosted by the Ministry of Information and UNESCO.
Through short video clips, to be broadcasted by the State TV “Tele Liban”, the campaign promotes information verification and responsible use of freedom of expression.
Minister of Information Paul Morcos and Director of the UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut Paolo Fontani jointly launched the video series called “Be Part of the Truth, Not #Misinformation” at a ceremony on 11 June.
The goal of the campaign is to encourage people to verify information before sharing contents in digital space and become more aware of misleading information. According to UNESCO, the awareness-raising videos aims to empower the public, particularly young people, with skills to verify information and promote responsible sharing, contributing to a more informed and trustworthy media environment.
Minister Morcos said the videos will also be sent to Lebanese schools and universities to raise student awareness on countering misinformation and disinformation, and disseminated via social media.
