gendered disinformation

Drawing from the research, this article addresses the complex interplay of political, economic and social structures driving state and non-state tech-facilitated violence in Egypt, highlighting its connection to the recent wave of arrests targeting TikTok content creators.

A community once linked to saints is being violently attacked locally with language and tech borrowed from U.S. anti-trans activists.

Surveillance in Ethiopia has evolved beyond a mere function of the state—it has become a central strategy of governance.

This article examines the role of multistakeholderism in countering gendered disinformation across Africa, highlighting experiences from Uganda and regional dialogues. Drawing on panel discussions at FIFAfrica 2024, it asks for effective responses required for collaboration between governments, civil society, academia, and tech companies, given the complexity of disinformation rooted in…

This article explores how online misinformation exploits the financial precarity of LBQT+ communities in India. Excluded from formal banking and welfare systems due to identity-based barriers, many are pushed towards unsafe digital loans, scams, and fraudulent job offers. Predatory apps weaponise disinformation to harass and extort, while limited digital literacy and fear of exposure leads to…

In India, sexual and reproductive health misinformation thrives not because of a lack of information, but because of deep-rooted taboos, moral policing, and cultural anxieties that stigmatise open discussion. Social media algorithms amplify emotionally charged, shame-based narratives over evidence-based information, making credible content harder to access. Yesha Tshering Paul argues that…

When Dalit and feminist creators speak up on Instagram, the platform’s algorithm makes them targets.

In Chhattisgarh, India, rural women are emerging as grassroots digital defenders against misinformation and cybersecurity threats. From countering financial fraud and health myths to exposing exploitative local service providers, these women are transforming into trusted community resources. Despite systemic challenges such as caste-based discrimination, digital violence, and limited…

This article traces the journeys of queer tribal men from Northeast India who confront gendered disinformation and toxic masculinity both online and offline. Through their experiences, it highlights how social media becomes both a site of expression and violence, amplifying colonial, religious, and patriarchal scripts that marginalise queer identities.