Combating far-right disinformation narratives about the European Union in Georgia

1 August, 2022

Project Title: Combating far-right disinformation narratives about the European Union in Georgia

Project Duration: August 2022 – November 2022

Funding: GEL13950

Project Supporter: EU COVID-19 Solidarity Programme for the Eastern Partnership, implemented by People in Need, AFEW International, and Netherlands Helsinki Committee

Project Goal: To promote public awareness of the core values of the European Union and the process of European integration of Georgia, by dispelling anti-European disinformation narratives spread by far-right groups and by strengthening the skills of young people to recognize false information.

Project objectives:

Within the project, disinformation narratives will be identified and deconstructed, and weekly analytical reports will be prepared based on monitoring findings; Skill-based trainings will be held for students on detecting false news and fighting disinformation; In addition, "Rights Georgia" will offer free legal assistance to victims of crimes motivated by far-right narratives.