FactAsFiction conference 2021

I recently had the opportunity to attend the #FactAsFiction conference on Identifying Mis/Disinformation in North Africa, where I shared best practices from Annir Initiative on tackling these issues in Libya. During the panel on "Building Civil Society Capacity to Mitigate and Counter Disinformation," I emphasized the need for more initiatives to raise cybersecurity awareness and media literacy in the region.

The number of systematic cyberattacks and fake news waves in North Africa is on the rise, and it is more important than ever to ensure that individuals and organizations are equipped to protect themselves online. At Annir, we are committed to promoting media literacy and digital safety through our initiatives, including Hexa Connection.

I want to thank the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) for organizing this conference and for bringing attention to these important issues. I hope that these types of events will encourage social media platforms and local actors to take cyber hygiene more seriously.

To learn more about Annir and our efforts to promote a safer internet, visit www.annir.ly.