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heather dawson
November 5, 3:54 AM
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This study looks at the role of news media and media representation in fostering social participation and a sense of belonging among multilingual communities in Australia. It found that representation, both in news and in media more broadly, is linked to building a sense of belonging among multilingual audiences. The research also investigated the drivers to belonging, including age and residency status, in addition to English language confidence and length of stay in Australia. It found that age and residency status in Australia are significant drivers that foster a sense of belonging. Multilingual communities with Australian citizenship feel more at home in Australia and are more likely to experience a sense of membership within their community than permanent or temporary residents. Those who have lower confidence in English tend to consume in-language news content more than those who have higher confidence. This implies that for organisations and governments that the targeting of recent migrants with lower levels of English proficiency with in-language information is essential to maximise reach and foster a greater sense of belonging.
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heather dawson
November 3, 8:55 AM
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The Nuffield Foundation has published research on the experiences of young people aged 14- to 24-years-old growing up online. Drawing on large-scale surveys, existing research, and insights from young people, the research explores levels of access to digital technologies and how young people spend their time online. It also discusses how digital technologies relate to experiences of ‘growing up’, including relationships with others; individual identity formation; mental health and wellbeing; and exposure to online harms. Findings include: there is no unified experience of growing up online, with young people experiencing both benefits and harms from digital technologies; being part of communities that are often marginalised or minoritised appears to impact an individual’s experiences with digital technology; and while many young people have encountered potentially harmful content online, some young people report taking active measures to protect themselves such as setting time limits on specific applications and proactively taking breaks from digital devices.
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heather dawson
October 31, 5:35 AM
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Jump to section: Introduction | Methodology | Definitions and typology | Five key findings | Conclusions | References
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heather dawson
October 22, 7:01 AM
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Our three-year initiative to protect public interest media in some of the world's poorest, more fragile and conflict-affected countries and contexts.
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heather dawson
October 19, 8:59 AM
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Given the rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies, such as large language models, into educational contexts, fost…
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heather dawson
October 19, 8:50 AM
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This practical guide is aimed at supporting UN entities to implement the Human Rights Due Diligence for Digital Technology Use: Guidance of the Secretary-General and conduct human rights due diligence relating to the use of digital technologies across its lifecycle. The guide addresses key digital technologies and contexts including through a series of policy briefs and case studies focusing on AI, data, procurement, and cybersecurity and case studies.
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heather dawson
October 19, 8:05 AM
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Generative AI and news report 2025: How people think about AI’s role in journalism and society A man looks at his phone as he walks past Argentina's Central Bank in Buenos Aires, December 18, 2024. REUTERS/Francisco Loureiro Dr Felix Simon Prof.
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heather dawson
October 13, 4:34 AM
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Women human rights defenders (WHRDs) have long been central to struggles for justice, democracy and freedom - and yet these same defenders are systematically targeted and under-resourced. This contradiction was the focus of APC’s Safety for Voices webinar, which brought together WHRDs, feminist organisers, researchers and digital rights advocates from Asia, Latin America, Southwest Asia and North Africa.
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heather dawson
October 6, 5:11 AM
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This project aims to deepen understanding of the challenges young people face when encountering harmful online behaviour
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heather dawson
October 3, 8:18 AM
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In the second country case study published under the Disarming Disinformation project, we examine the critical role played by the ethnic and Indigenous press in countering disinformation in the U.S.., We highlight unique challenges ethnic and Indigenous outlets face related to disinformation during the 2024 U.S. presidential election.The findings come from a far-reaching, mixed methods analysis of news articles, social media posts, public opinion data and in-depth interviews with journalists who are on the front lines in the fight against rising authoritarianism in the U.S.
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heather dawson
October 2, 8:11 AM
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September 12, 6:17 AM
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For the first time, South Africa has a nationally recognised framework for community-centred connectivity, a strategy that has been validated collectively. The National Strategy for Community Networks in South Africa is a robust document that departs from a strong conviction: “Community networks offer a proven alternative.”
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heather dawson
September 8, 5:26 AM
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CyberSafeKids has published a new report on children’s experiences in the digital world over the 2024/25 academic year. A survey was carried out with over 9,000 children and young people in Ireland aged between 8- to 15-years-old. Findings include: 26% of 8- to 12-year-olds and 36% of 12- to 15-year-olds used chatbots for homework, friendship and information; and a quarter of the children surveyed experienced content or unsolicited contact that ‘bothered’ them, including exposure to horror, violence, sexual material, threats, scams, and dangerous ideas. The charity makes calls for a digital society in which children’s rights are fully recognised and upheld.
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heather dawson
November 4, 5:28 AM
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Drawing on his recent book, The Space of the World, Nick Couldry will reflect on the global space of social communications and interaction that has been constructed over the past three decades through a commercialized internet and digital platforms whose business model depends on extracting data from users and shaping their behaviour to optimize advertising value.
What if those conditions – valid perhaps in narrowly commercial terms – have guaranteed a space of human interaction that is larger, more polarized, more intense, and more toxic than is compatible with human solidarity? A space associated increasingly with toxic forms of political power and risks to the most vulnerable members of society? If so, we need to build a different space of the world, less likely to be toxic and more likely to generate the solidarity and effective cooperation that humanity absolutely needs if it is to have any chance of addressing its huge, shared challenges.
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heather dawson
November 3, 8:53 AM
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New research from More in Common with parents of under 18s finds very high levels of concern spanning Britain’s political divides and clear demands from action for both parents and tech companies to do more to keep children safe online
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heather dawson
October 28, 9:56 AM
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Deirdre O'Neill The Inside Film Project runs both inside prisons and on ‘the out’ working with serving and former prisoners. It recognises the majority of serving prisoners in the UK come from the most marginalized and impoverished sections of the working class. The project begins from an acknowledgment that working-class knowledge has long been denigrated or ignored…
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heather dawson
October 20, 5:22 AM
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Understanding online news' impact on children | Internet Matters. This report explores how children navigate the online news landscape.
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heather dawson
October 19, 8:57 AM
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How to combat misinformation - Here you can find selected online resources on what the UN in doing against misinformation, COVID-10 misinformation, disinformation and hate speech
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heather dawson
October 19, 8:47 AM
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United Nations United Nations Global Principles For Information Integrity The United Nations Global Principles For Information Integrity presents a vision of a future in which power imbalances are redressed so that a small group of actors - including technology companies based in a handful of...
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heather dawson
October 13, 4:48 AM
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Our project’s final report presents findings from across the 3-years of the project and recommendations for the future as public service media organisations, regulators and policymakers adapt to the platform age.
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heather dawson
October 9, 3:11 AM
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ReportGlobal education and technology: insights into transnational student and staff digital experiencesThis is the second of two reports investigating the digital experiences of transnational education (TNE) students and staff, drawing on feedback from over 5,000 participants in more than 30...
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heather dawson
October 6, 5:11 AM
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The NSPCC’s Child Safety Online (CSO) Taskforce and Baringa have published new research looking at how businesses can contribute to keeping children safe online. The report discusses society’s attitudes around child safety online, how this influences consumers’ choices and the impact of this on businesses. It sets out practical actions that companies can take to help make the online world safer for children and be more successful in the process
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heather dawson
October 3, 8:18 AM
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A harm-reduction playbook for covering populists Michael Hauser Tov, chief political correspondent at Haaretz, sets out a research-backed harm-reduction playbook for our addiction to covering populist politicians.
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heather dawson
October 1, 3:00 AM
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Facebook and the news media: how Australians engage with news and misinformation online 17 Sep 2025 Publisher
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heather dawson
September 11, 5:36 AM
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World Bank report Many existing approaches to screen time management rely on simplistic time limits or general warnings that fail to address the complex realities families face. Parents often turn to screens as practical solutions to everyday challenges—needing to complete tasks, manage difficult behaviors, or simply find moments of relief. The “digital babysitter” phenomenon reflects legitimate needs, not merely poor parenting choices. This report moves beyond simplistic frameworks to offer a nuanced, evidence-based approach that acknowledges both the developmental concerns and practical realities of raising children in a digital world. Drawing from over 80 studies across 18 countries and six world regions, we present a comprehensive analysis of screen time impacts and intervention effectiveness.
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