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Misinformation can harm health, life choices and even democracy, but the essential skills needed to identify it are rarely taught. Our media literacy work is an effort to address these gaps.

Videos to improve your fact-checking knowledge & skills

Podcasts

[SESOTHO] Episode 4 #KeepTheFactsGoing: Fake Images – how to do a reverse image search
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[SESOTHO] Episode 3 #KeepTheFactsGoing: Help break the cycle - verifying evidence
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[SESOTHO] Episode 2 #KeepTheFactsGoing: Are you complicit in spreading misinformation?
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[SESOTHO] Episode 1 #KeepTheFactsGoing: 5 steps to take before forwarding a message
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Interactive radio drama in Nigeria: On Top Di Matter

"On Top Di Matter" is an hour interactive radio drama featuring segments such as the drama “Life Nah Pot Of Beans”, media literacy, expert interviews, touch tags, and polls. This programme is aired on Radio One, 103.5 FM, Lagos Nigeria every Wednesday from 1pm to 2pm.
 

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Reporting bias | #KnowTheFactsGetTheVax

bias

What is reporting bias? In this episode, we show you how to know if a journalist's bias is showing.

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What is health misinformation? | #KnowTheFactsGetTheVax

health misinformation

What is health misinformation, why do people spread it and why do some people believe it?

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Facts vs opinions | #KnowTheFactsGetTheVax

facts vs opinion

How do you tell the difference between facts and opinions? We help you with some fact-checking 101.

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