Fighting the infodemic: Dispelling myths and creating clarity about COVID-19

Internews’s project Rooted in Trust aims to combat disinformation and create effective information exchange between public health agencies, humanitarian organizations and communities affected by COVID-19. As part of the Displacement and Dialogue virtual conference from 5-16 October, the nonprofit media organization invited partners from three of the countries to discuss lessons learned, successes and trends related to the sharing of information in humanitarian contexts, in coronavirus times.

6 reasons smartphones are vital for refugees

In 2015, at the height of the European migrant crisis, images of refugees using smartphones and taking selfies circulating online caused a backlash among Westerners who were anti-immigration. However, smartphones are a vital tool throughout the refugee experience. Here are eight ways smartphones are used by refugees, from before they leave home to their resettlement in the host community.