Going Global: Let’s build a transnational coalition to fight online toxicity and extremism

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[ Session Name ] Going Global: Let’s build a transnational coalition to fight online toxicity and extremism [ Primary Space ] Openness [ Secondary Space ] Digital Inclusion

[ Submitter's Name ] Rebecca Lenn [ Submitter's Affiliated Organisation ] Media Matters for America

[ Other Facilitator 1's Name ] Matthew McGregor

[ Other Facilitator 2's Name ] Nell Greenberg

[ Other Facilitator 3's Name ] Melissa Ryan

What will happen in your session?

Extremists who game the internet to weaponize fake news and fuel harassment campaigns aren’t operating in domestic silos - they are organized as an international movement that targets women, people of color, and vulnerable populations across the globe. While advocates push back on this extremist network directly and urge tech giants to take action, none of these counter movements are functioning at a scale large enough to combat this global phenomenon effectively. Facilitated by Media Matters, HOPE not hate, and Avaaz, this session will offer a space for participants to explore and home a framework for developing an international coalition to fight online toxicity and extremism. Further participants and facilitators will discuss how to make this coalition a reality.

What is the goal or outcome of your session?

It is our hope that this session will be the first step towards developing more results-driven international cooperation among activists and advocacy groups, further building on coalitions that Media Matters, HOPE Not Hate and other groups have convened over the past year.

If your session requires additional materials or electronic equipment, please outline your needs.

Capacity to project powerpoint slides and screen video content.

Time needed

90 mins