Freedom of expression is key to countering disinformation
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Disinformation is by no means a new concern, yet a recent report of the UN Secretary-General aims to address the phenomenon of disinformation in the context of new and rapidly evolving communications landscapes, due to innovative technologies, which have enabled the dissemination of unparalleled volumes of content at unprecedented speeds.
‘Disinformation comes in different forms, this includes targeted operations by states, state officials, conspiracy fed theories about health policies and vaccines, smear campaigns to undermine specific groups and persons and many others,’ said Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights, Ilze Brands-Kehris, while presenting the Secretary- General’s report to the General Assembly.
The report states that navigating the modern media landscapes and ensuring it advances, rather than undermines, human rights, international peace and security is a key challenge of the digital age.
A major challenge posed by disinformation is its lack of definition said ...
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