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Media literacy

How Finland is preparing its citizens for a world swamped by fake news

Finland has been ranked a world leader in media literacy for years. Children as young as kindergarten age are being taught to handle the disinformation they will encounter online. We talked to Kari Kivinen, the European Union Intellectual Property Office’s (EUIPO) education outreach expert. A former headmaster in Helsinki, he has contributed to shaping Finland’s media literacy education.

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Inclusion

How Nigerians with disabilities fight for dignity and equal opportunities

People with disabilities in Nigeria face daily exclusion and discrimination – but they are pushing back. From courtrooms to workplaces, their voices are growing louder in the demand for equal rights, dignity and participation.

Informal sector

“My profession is a family tradition”

Loreto is a fish butcher at Mexico’s pacific coast. He has been doing this work for over 40 years, but now had to stop because he needs retinal surgery. That would cost him more than he earns in a year. He spoke to Pamela Cruz.

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In the Digital Monthly Edition 6/2025

Defending the truth

Media literacy

How Finland is preparing its citizens for a world swamped by fake news

Finland has been a world leader in media literacy for many years. Children as young as kindergarten age are being prepared for the disinformation they will encounter online. Will they succeed in combating fake news?

Disinformation

Taiwan is standing up to disinformation

How Taiwan has reduced social polarisation and become more resilient to disinformation: An interview with Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s cyber ambassador and former minister of digital affairs.

Social media

Mercenaries of digital disinformation

Purposefully spreading false information is their business model: Dubious companies and consultants like “Team Jorge” are trying to influence elections around the world. They rely on armies of fake social media accounts, cyber espionage and AI.

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