Iryna Fedoriv
Co-founder, Holka
Iryna is a civic activist and media manager. In 2023 she co-founded the NGO Holka (Needle in Ukrainian), which unites representatives of media, civil activists, government, business, and international partners to protect socially important values and strengthen Ukrainian statehood. From 2015 – 2023 Iryna was a member of the “CHESNO Movement” and the chief editor of the organization’s website. Since 2020 she is lecturing at the International Republican Institute (IRI).
All Sessions by Iryna Fedoriv
Session 4 - How to counter disinformation at a time of war?
Disinformation and misinformation are tools used by all sides in the ongoing wars in Ukraine, Palestine and Sudan. False and misleading information are shaping narratives, influencing public opinion, demoralising people, causing mass confusion and swaying international perceptions. In this panel, the trhee speakers will explain how a war of information is distorting narratives in their countries, they will explain its effects, and they will talk about the work they are doing to address this.
