The Palestinian Platform for Fact-Checking and Media Literacy – Kashif, has launched a tool to verify misinformation using artificial intelligence. The tool, named “Biddak Al-Safi,” allows visitors to Kashif website to inquire about information they are uncertain about. The tool has been launched experimentally for users to enhance its ability to provide accurate information to […]
Witness Center for Citizen Rights and Social Development announced the integration of sign language into its training courses to enhance the participation of deaf youth and reduce the challenges to creating effective and equitable participation. The co-founder of Witness Center, Kayed Maari, stated that this step aims to enhance a participatory and inclusive approach among […]
Nablus, August 14, 2024 – In celebration of International Youth Day, the Witness Center for Citizen Rights and Social Development, in collaboration with the Muhammadiyah Association – Indonesia and supported by LazisMu, hosted a dynamic training session focused on capacity building and intercultural dialogue. The event took place on Wednesday, bringing together 50 young participants […]
Witness Center for Citizen Rights and Social Development and Filtro Association have signed a global cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing joint efforts in media literacy, awareness, and knowledge exchange through the Kashif Observatory. Witness aims to build a society committed to human rights, promote gender equality, and integrate marginalized groups—especially women, youth, refugees, and people […]
Over three intensive days, students learned about the contexts of disinformation and its effects on our basic rights, and were introduced to fact-checking techniques, including the use of artificial intelligence and the process of producing reports and videos. The training focused on fact-checking during crisis’ and elections and verifying information for investigative reports.
We had an incredible “Be Accurate: AI and Factchecking” session, hosted by the Witness Center “Shahid” and the Palestinian Platform for Fact-Checking and Media Literacy- Kashif, in collaboration with young civil society activist Mai Shaheen. This session, part of the Palestinian Platform for Fact-Checking and Media Literacy- Kashif, featured insightful discussions from distinguished speakers: • […]
Witness Center participated in the (Music It Is) project in Vienna, Austria, from July 12-20, 2024, with representatives from seven countries: Palestine, Spain, Italy, Poland, Azerbaijan, Austria, and Russia. Noting that Palestine was the only Arab country participating. The project aims to teach new and innovative ways of storytelling through music as a universal language […]
Today, Saturday, the Witness Center organized a symposium as part of the “From the Camp” platform project, focusing on the role of media in promoting civil peace in Nablus Governorate in general and the camps in particular. The symposium was attended by the Governor of Nablus, the Chamber of Commerce, the municipality, the Journalists’ Syndicate, […]
As part of joint efforts to enhance the spirit of cooperation and community participation, Witness Center for Citizen Rights and Social Development, in partnership with the Hamdi Manko Nablus Municipality Cultural Center and in collaboration with the Health Department of the municipality, launched a youth initiative aimed at cleaning and beautifying the stairs of the […]
The Palestinian Platform for Fact-Checking and Media Literacy- Kashif, in collaboration with the Faculty Modern Media at the Arab American University, concluded the activities of the “Yalla Facts” camp. This camp targeted 24 high school students and was held at the Arab American University’s Ramallah campus from July 21 to 23, 2024. Over the course […]
