MINDISHIELD | Understanding disinformation dynamics, strengthening local communities
Disinformation spreads false information about entire ethnic communities, turning prejudice into narratives of hatred and discrimination. What impact do these dynamics have on the communities concerned? And above all, what can we do together to recognise and counter them? Have your say!
Join us for a free afternoon of discussion, training and networking dedicated to disinformation, ethnic communities and media literacy.
Thursday, 8 October 2026 | 16:00–18:30
EPYC – European Palermo Youth Center | via Pignatelli Aragona, 42
and online (Zoom)
Only 30 places available!
Agenda
| Presentation of the MinDiShield project | – Findings from the research phase – Presentation of the Curriculum for Trainers |
| Round table and discussion with experts and local organisations on methodologies and future perspectives. | Key topics to discuss: – Disinformation – Stigmatising narratives and prejudice – Practical tools to combat disinformation – Collective initiatives |
| Presented and moderated by | Giuseppe Romeo, CESIE ETS |
| Speakers | Marianna Kalonda Okassaka, Colory Alessandro Lombardi, Dieci Media |
Why participate
The MinDiShield round table is an opportunity for active discussion, to share experiences, questions and ideas and strengthen a local network capable of working together.
About MinDiShield
MinDiShield – Combating online minority-related disinformation leading to radicalization and violent extremism is a project funded by the Creative Europe Programme (CREA) NEWS – Media Literacy (2024-2025).
Partners
- SYMPLEXIS (Greece, coordinator)
- CENTRE D’ACTION ET DE PREVENTION CONTRE LA RADICALIZATION (France)
- MEDIA DIVERSITY INSTITUTE (Belgium)
- METROPOLITAN COLLEGE (Greece)
- CESIE ETS (Italy)
- CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (Cyprus)
For more information
Read more about the project.
Contact Giuseppe Romeo: giuseppe.romeo@cesie.org.
