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UN-Habitat, in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government and implemented by Witness Center, held a training workshop today, Saturday, 7th September 2024, entitled “Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces in Palestine from a Media Perspective,” with the participation of 30 journalists and public relations officers from municipalities. The training aims to build the capacities and […]
If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership, communication, public speaking, and dialogue management skills, Witness Center is pleased to announce the launch of “Toastmasters Nablus,” which is part of the international Toastmasters organization. For those interested in registering, please fill out the following form:
The course will be held as a one-day session in Ramallah on September 7, and in Nablus on September 14. Interested journalists working in media institutions or in public relations within local authorities and active organizations in the country can register via the following link:
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 […]
