Hello from Team TrollBusters. We attended the session 'Disinformation and dangerous speech: a view from the frontlines' at @rightscon. @DJEmeritus from @DisinfoEU was the moderator. Here are some highlights from the discussion: What is the definition of dangerous speech? @DJEmeritus says "Speech that will have a risk of inciting group violence and condoning violence against groups."

Good morning! Team TrollBusters was at the session 'Frenemies: reinventing the Big Tech versus journalism dynamic' at @rightscon with @accessnow. @courtneyr
was directing the conversation. Read on below for highlights from the discussion:
#RightsCon2022 #rightscon Sally Lehrman shared details about the incredible work that @_trustproject does to promote transparency. Then Jason Lambert shared how news media can use advertising to grow, this is helpful especially for improving reliable and trustworthy local media.

Team TrollBusters was at the session 'Keeping your reputation safe when under attack' at @rightscon. Journalists from around the world discussed reputation management after disinformation attacks. Find highlights from the discussion below: #RightsCon #RightsCon2022 @accessnow @UN Last October a report was presented to the @UN about gendered abuse that women face online. The jist: while social media is an amazing tool - women journalists, politicans, activists, etc. come under attack from an anonymous mob online.

Team TrollBusters was at #RightsCon2022 for the session 'Tweets in indictments: criminalization of social media against journalists.' This discussion focussed on the experiences of journalists in Turkey but are relevant to reporters everywhere. Highlights of the session below: One journalist shares that in Turkey journalists are killed or arrested, so not many take online harassment seriously. But receiving death threats should not be okay! The country is becoming more polarized so there is lack of tolerance.

Team TrollBusters was at the session 'Our social network: intersectional feminist tech advocacy for journalist safety' at #RightsCon #RightsCon2022 with @rightscon @accessnow. We explored this deeply in this story: yoursosteam.wordpress.com/inclusive-tech… Find highlights from the session below: This panel discussed issues related to online safety such as dealing with reporting backlash, the loneliness that women media professionals feel, etc. In separate breakout rooms participants were encouraged to share their own frustrations with navigating digital spaces.

Team TrollBusters was at #RightsCon to attend the session 'Pegasus’ reach: the impact on journalists’ inner circles and press freedom' hosted by @pressfreedom. We explored this safety concern in this story: yoursosteam.wordpress.com/pegasus-phone-… Find some important points from the session here: Pegasus software was allegedly only sold to governments to fight crimes. But then journalists were targeted with this spyware, making it difficult for them to communicate with sources and share important stories.

Then @guyberger continues the session by moderating an interactive conversation with experts such as TrollBusters founder @mediaghosts, @SukirtiDwivedi, @nishantlalwani, @ilyseh and more. First our founder @mediaghosts shares the toxic digital environment that exists today. Well-funded, coordinated campaigns by political, religious or misogynistic groups seek to discredit journalists. "Their targets are often women journalists and reporters of color," she says.

Today we are attending this event by the @UN and @UNESCO where our founder @mediaghosts will be speaking with experts such as @MelissaFleming, @antonioguterres, @TawfikJelassi, @vrobecco, @SukirtiDwivedi, @nishantlalwani, @ilyseh and more. Read excerpts from the session below: Opening remarks are presented by @MelissaFleming. "In the face of digitally imposed barriers, editorial independence should be preserved," she says. This has become more challenging due to issues such as Covid-19, the war in Ukraine, etc.

Team TrollBusters is at the #WorldPressFreedomDay conference attending this session where experts such as @quinnmck, @silviachocarro, @intlawninja and more will be discussing the protection of journalists from a feminist lens. Read below for excerpts from the @article19org event: Moderator @quinnmck introduces the panelists and @silviachocarro presents some recommendations for the safety of women journalists.

Moderator @SocMedDr asks a question from the attendants: How is the term "violence" perceived in a digital setting? Our founder @mediaghosts explains that the scale and scope of activity against journalists, activist, women and women of color is aiming to target them.

What are the biggest challenges that online abuse poses to democratic communication? Many graduate students according to @SuzieMDunn don't want to share their research online because of the fear of digital abuse. This has a silencing effect, the voices of many people are not heard.

Good afternoon from Team TrollBusters! Today our founder @mediaghosts is at this panel along with @SocMedDr, @emmahvossen, @SuzieMDunn and more discussing the role technology plays in accelerating online violence. Find some valuable excerpts from the session below:
#trollbusters Moderator Jaigris Hodson (@SocMedDr) introduced the panelists and asked them how their work intersects with technology and abuse.