Beyond messaging and debunking: information integrity starts with local journalism
Harmful information in crisis contexts causes an 'epistemic rupture'—a breakdown in shared facts and understanding. We need to strengthen local journalism, build community trust, and prioritise prevention over reactive debunking, says Fondation Hirondelle’s Sacha Meuter and Jackie Dalton. Ahead of this year’s CDAC Network Public Forum on 10 December 2025, we’ll be hearing from voices on what they want to talk about at the event.
The common threat, the common good: why journalists and humanitarians need to work more together
Transparency and Accountability cannot be achieved alone. Humanitarians and journalists need each other, says Stijn Aelbers. Ahead of this year’s CDAC Network Public Forum on 10 December 2025, we’ll be hearing from voices on what they want to talk about at the event.
CDAC Network’s 2025 Public Forum & AGA– Information in Crisis
This year’s CDAC Network Public Forum and AGA is coming to Bonn, Germany, on 10-12 December 2025! Held in partnership with the German Forum on Media Development (FOME) – hosted by DW Akademie and Fondation Hirondelle. Register now for tickets!
Information as a right: what’s holding us back? Key takeaways on advancing rights-based approaches to communication and participation
Why the concept of ‘information as aid’ must be underpinned by the fundamental rights to information, participation and freedom of expression.
The impact of conflict on media in Ukraine: key advocacy messages
In support of the Perugia Declaration, CDAC Network recommends six key messages on the impact of the conflict on media in Ukraine.