UkraineFacts, a global database spearheaded by Maldita, is combating disinformation stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Over 70 fact-checking organisations from 75 countries have joined forces to collect and debunk misinformation circulating in their regions. This collaborative effort provides digital media users with a consultation tool to swiftly identify and verify the authenticity of content, aiding in the detection of fake news. Additionally, the platform serves as a valuable resource for journalists, scientists, and academics to analyse the disinformation landscape surrounding the crisis and make well-informed decisions across various sectors.
https://ukrainefacts.org/ (11.03.2024)
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NewsGuard has identified 471 websites spreading false narratives about the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with false claims ranging from Ukrainian genocide to alleged Nazi influence. These narratives, often promoted by the Kremlin’s disinformation apparatus, aim to justify Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While some sites are official Russian state media sources, others are not directly affiliated but still support Putin’s government. NewsGuard’s team monitors these sites and tracks their dissemination of propaganda through various digital platforms since 2018.
https://www.newsguardtech.com/special-reports/russian-disinformation-tracking-center/ (11.03.2024)
The Kremlin has been engaging in information manipulation and disinformation campaigns against Ukraine since at least 2014, manufacturing false pretexts for invasion. Despite this, Ukraine has shown resilience in defending its values of freedom and sovereignty against Russia’s aggression and disinformation. The international community must support Ukraine’s struggle while actively dismantling the false narratives propagated by Russia. Despite initial expectations of a quick victory, the conflict persists both on the battlefield and in the realm of information warfare. Efforts such as those by EUvsDisinfo to expose Kremlin lies are essential in countering the ongoing disinformation surrounding the war.
https://euvsdisinfo.eu/ukraine/ (11.03.2024)
Media Reforms Center, an NGO founded by Mohyla School of Journalism, aims to elevate journalism standards and promote media literacy in Ukraine. Through initiatives like StopFake.org, they combat disinformation and propaganda, fostering critical consumption of media. StopFake has become a renowned platform internationally, leading discussions on countering fake information. Their efforts encompass fact-checking workshops, training sessions, and participation in global media research. Despite being initially volunteer-driven, StopFake sustains its mission through crowdfunding and support from international organizations.
https://www.stopfake.org/en/about-us/ (11.03.2024)
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“VoxCheck is a fact-checking project of the independent analytical platform “Vox Ukraine”. The team exposes lies, manipulations, and Russian propaganda both in Ukraine and abroad. Since 2018, VoxCheck is a signatory of the Code of Ethics of the International Fact-Checking Network at the Poynter Institute, and since 2020, is a partner of Meta to counter fake news on Facebook and Instagram platforms.”
https://voxukraine.org/en/voxcheck (11.03.2024)
“CFR is dedicated to promoting an informed citizenry by making CFR’s independent, nonpartisan analysis and commentary on international relations and the role of the United States in the world accessible to all.” CFR is offering research and News around the different topics related to Foreign Relations. This includes information regarding the Ukraine War and other Humanitarian Crisis.
https://www.cfr.org/ (25.03.2024)
Polish Humanitarian Action (Polish: Polska Akcja Humanitarna or PAH) is a non-governmental organisation based in Poland that focuses on providing humanitarian aid and assistance to people in need, particularly in crisis-affected regions. PAH is involved in various humanitarian initiatives and projects, including emergency relief, development programs, and efforts to improve living conditions in conflict zones and areas affected by natural disasters. Sometimes Polish Humanitarian Actions offers Grants.
https://www.pah.org.pl/en/ (25.03.2024)
“The Global Refugee Forum 2023 took place from 13 to 15 December at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, with linked events held in other locations from 12 December onwards.
Held every four years, the Forum is the world’s largest international gathering on refugees. It is designed to support the practical implementation of the objectives set out in the Global Compact on Refugees: Ease pressures on host countries, enhance refugee self-reliance, increase access to third-country solutions and improve conditions in countries of origin.
It provides the opportunity for States and stakeholders to announce concrete pledges and contributions, highlight progress made, share good practices and take stock of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
The 2023 Forum [was] co-convened by six States – Colombia, France, Japan, Jordan, Niger and Uganda, and co-hosted by the Government of Switzerland and UNHCR.”
https://www.unhcr.org/global-refugee-forum-2023 (25.03.2024)
“The core objective of the Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum is to provide a neutral platform for the research, teaching and further dissemination of International Humanitarian Law. By doing this, it aims to create better protection and assistance for victims of war and more respect for humanity in armed conflicts and crisis situations. The Forum aims to help alleviate the suffering of individuals in armed conflicts and to bring more humanity to these special situations of violence.”
http://kalshovengieskesforum.com/
HelpAge is a global network of organisations which are focusing on the support of elderly which are affected by humanitarian crises and stand up for their needs and rights.
Newsletter: https://www.helpage.org/newsroom/latest-news/
Pax for Peace is a peace organisation in the Netherlands. The organisation focuses on protecting civilians against acts of war, ending armed conflicts, and building sustainable peace.
Newsletter: https://paxforpeace.nl/news/1
Global shelter cluster is offering information concerning Humanitarian Aid specialised for the shelter sector. The webpage offers next to ressources the opportunity to connect with other organisations which are operating shelters during emergency and recovery phases.
Newsletter: https://sheltercluster.org/about-us/pages/subscribe-our-newsletter
redruk is a training and support provider for NGOs, aid workers and communities which are responding to humanitarian crises. Upcoming trainings can be found under:
https://www.redr.org.uk/Training-Learning/Events.
It also offers trainings directly connected to the Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine:
https://www.redr.org.uk/Training-Learning/Ukraine-Humanitarian-Response-(1)
https://www.redr.org.uk/Training-Learning/Ukraine-LNA
Newsletter: https://www.redr.org.uk/News
The Global Aid Network is a worldwide aid network supporting humanitarian and emergency relief. The Network is also active in Ukraine. It has a global logistical network for distributing support. It does not just focus on emergency support but also on long term help.
https://www.gain-germany.org/ueber-uns/
Newsletter: https://www.gain-germany.org/aktuell/newsletter/
Shelter Projects is a collection of over 300 case studies and overviews of different shelter projects implemented due to disasters and conflicts. It also covers two books about technical shelter design.
https://www.shelterprojects.org/search.html
Shelter Centre is an exchange platform for humanitarian technical practitioners in the field of sheltering. It organises the regular Shelter Meeting, training and supports collaboration. The webpage also offers a collection of resources in connection to sheltering.
The Humanitarian Library is a Knowledge Hub which collects and offers Toolkits, Best practices and everything else connected to the field of Humanitarian actions. It also shows events in the field. It is organised in 16 categories like Camp Coordination / Management, Early Recovery, and Education.