#DYK: iVerify, a fact-checking initiative to combat the spread of false narratives during elections has become 1st #DigitalPublicGood to tackle #misinformation. Developed by UN Development, it was piloted with #EU support in Zambia, Honduras & Kenya: bit.ly/3Mj9rqe #DemocracyDay

At the #NigeriaElections2023 National Collation Centre in #Abuja with UNRC Matthias Schmale. #NigeriaDecides2023

"Ngarannam shows that an alternative, brighter future is possible for those displaced by violence like my family once was."~@Mo_UNDP in his Op-Ed on how UN Development's work on stabilisation is restoring hope and dignity for people in Borno State Gov't Read more👇 aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/…

Democratic governance is🔑for maintaining peaceful societies. In #Liberia, European Commission-UN Development task force on electoral assistance launched an early warning & early response system to support the Peacebuilding Office's efforts on conflict prevention, mitigation and resolution.

📺In partnership w/ #EU, our knowledge hub on sustaining peace during elections is LIVE! 🚀 Explore a world of programmatic guidance and tools on information integrity and youth participation. 📚Get inspired: sustainingpeace-select.org

🗞️BREAKING: Our iVerify tool is now available in Liberia 🇱🇷! Developed by UN Development, iVerify is a fact-checking initiative using AI and machine learning to combat the spread of false narratives during election periods. See how it works: undp.org/digital/iverify #DigitalUNDP

Access to verified information is the cornerstone for credible and peaceful elections. In #SierraLeone, Joint Task Force on Electoral Assistance w/ SLAJ Salone and IRN Sierra Leone launched iVerify, a fact-checking initiative to combat spread of false narratives during elections. sl.i-verify.org

#GlobalGoals are at the 💙 of our partnership with #EU. No challenge is too big nor too small when we work together. Read our new annualreport.undp.org to discover results of #UNDPEUpartnership. #FutureSmartUNDP

Debunking disinformation | United Nations Development Programme undp.org/stories/debunk…

Misinformation, which includes disinformation & #HateSpeech, poses a significant threat to democracies worldwide. UN Development's iVerify platform combines human skill and technology to check the facts ahead of elections in Sierra Leone #NoToHate Here is more: go.undp.org/Eevk

iVerify, fact-checking initiative to combat the spread of false narratives during elections is the 1st #DigitalPublicGood to tackle #misinformation. By UN Development, piloted with #EU support in Zambia, Honduras, Kenya & Sierra Leone More: undp.org/press-releases… | #DigitalServicesAct

In 2024, more voters are expected to cast their vote than in any year before. Global conference by UN Development and EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 🌐 starting today in Brussels to discuss role of information integrity and digital technology in ensuring peaceful and inclusive elections. #SELECT

UN Development EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 🌐 United Nations in Brussels UNDP Governance Gaelle Nizery Chiara Adamo 🇪🇺EU at UN-NY EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺 Sarah Lister aleidaferreyra Ulrika Modéer Marcos Athias Neto Disinformation poses a significant threat to democracies worldwide. W/ #EU, we combat the spread of false narratives during elections using iVerify, a fact-checking initiative developed by UN Development. See how it worked in Sierra Leone elections: undp.org/stories/debunk… #SELECT

Good discussion organised by UN Development on information manipulation and disinformation in electoral contexts. It is a global challenge that needs to be addressed globally.

With UN Development we work to ensure peaceful & inclusive electoral processes online. During this week's conference, 200 participants from Electoral Management Bodies & other players exchanged best practices & programming priorities to address #disinformation in election processes.

🔍📈What are the practical approaches and existing tools to enhance electoral #inclusion and integrity?🗳️   🇱🇷Local Voices Liberia, supported by UN Development, is implementing the iVerify system to identify and mitigate #InformationPollution. #SELECT

.UN Development & EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 🌐 global conference in Brussels underlines "verified & trusted information" as🔑 to peaceful & fair elections. In alliance with United Nations & other partners UNDP supports "information integrity" as a critical part of our electoral assistance work 👉tinyurl.com/4y7f73cd

Ravi d'avoir lancé à Lubumbashi un partenariat entre Université de Lubumbashi et le PNUD RDC pour lutter contre la désinformation en période électorale, consistant à déployer le système #iVerify basé sur des outils numériques open source pour la surveillance et la vérification des faits.

Misinformation, disinformation and hate speech threaten peace and security. Ahead of 20 December elections in the Dem. Rep. of Congo, Joint Task Force on Electoral Assistance trained students at the University of Lubumbashi on iVerify, 1st #DigitalPublicGood that tackles misinformation during elections.

Since 2006, UN Development and #EU have supported 200+ electoral processes. Today, we take stock of our joint #SELECT initiative which helped advance peaceful elections, youth empowerment, gender equality & information integrity. ➡️ec-undp-electoralassistance.org