Some Articles
Media Literacy Essential for Tackling COVID-19 Disinformation – Responding to the EC Communication
Press Release EAVI welcomes the recent Communication issued by the European Commission on how to tackle disinformation surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic. Europe along with the rest of the world has not sufficiently [...]
Trump versus Twitter
Donald Trump’s twitter account has frequently been the subject of controversy, as he tests the boundaries of free speech by spreading misinformation to his millions of followers and harassing both celebrities and private citizens. Yet, [...]
A Covid-19 Vaccine Does Not Yet Exist, but Misinformation Does
A vaccine for Covid-19 does not yet exist, but that has not stopped people from spreading disinformation about it in advance. The anti-vaxxers’ movement has been active for years, and a previous article about it [...]
To Trace or Not to Trace – Answering Your Questions on Contact Tracing Applications
Traditional contact tracing is when an infected individual provides information concerning their clinical history and recent contacts. These contacts are then called to monitor their own conditions and/or to self isolate. Contacts include friends, family members, colleagues.
How the Media Misrepresents Migrants
Around the world, people clap and cheer for healthcare workers. Other previously unsung heroes, including garbage collectors, grocery store employees, and delivery workers have received their own line of action figures, and Google has [...]
Benefits of Covid-19 for Authoritarian Leaders
While the world is trying to deal with Covid-19, the difference between democratic and authoritarian rulers is getting more visible. The democratic countries are often trying their best to overcome the crisis with the least [...]