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Coalition Against Disinformation (CAD)

We are a multi-stakeholder alliance in Pakistan that addresses online disinformation by supporting educational interventions and reliable journalism.

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We provide learning resources, research and training

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Learning Resources

Primers and checklists for journalists, educators and students to learn about online disinformation and how to protect against it.

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Research

Surveys, baseline research and case studies about the effects of disinformation, response strategies and impact of local interventions to combat disinformation.

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Training

Courses and workshops on digital verification, fact-checking and Media & Information Literacy (MIL) skills.

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CAD members include universities, news organisations, CSOs, journalists and experts

The Coalition was launched in 2023 to provide a holistic response to the growing information disorder, fueled by online disinformation and hate speech. It adopts a multi-stakeholder approach and aims to use Media & Information Literacy techniques to overcome the problems created by misinformation and disinformation.

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About the coalition
OBJECTIVE 01

Awareness

To raise awareness about countering disinformation among the public and key stakeholder groups of academia, digital media, and civil society.

OBJECTIVE 02

Partnerships

To promote partnerships and dialogue for building critical mass of support for factual and credible journalism.

OBJECTIVE 03

Media Literacy

To undertake Media and Information Literacy (MIL) initiatives to help the public build critical thinking skills and discern disinformation.

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What our allies and partners say about CAD

“Academia was the missing link in the efforts to address disinformation in Pakistan. The Coalition Against Disinformation has bridged this gap through collaboration and developed a broad consensus about resisting disinformation.”
Adnan RehmatInternational Media Support
“The massive scale and complexity of online disinformation in Pakistan means that no single individual, group or organization can solve it. The Coalition Against Disinformation is a timely initiative to jointly combat disinformation.”
Iqbal KhattakFreedom Network

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