Session
Organizer 1: Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 1: Asaf Wiener, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 2: Edan Ring, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 3: Elisabeth Perrin, Intergovernmental Organization, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 4: Nitsan yasur, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 5: Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 2: Edan Ring, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 3: Elisabeth Perrin, Intergovernmental Organization, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 4: Nitsan yasur, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 5: Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: optimal time for 5-speakers panel
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: optimal time for 5-speakers panel
Policy Question(s)
A. How can multistakeholder approaches to countering disinformation effectively balance protecting vulnerable communities from harmful content while preserving freedom of expression and access to information as fundamental digital rights?
B. how the Global Digital Compact's principles on information integrity can be implemented through collaborative governance structures that protect access to reliable information as a fundamental digital right.
C. What mechanisms for collaboration between government, civil society, media, and technology sectors produce measurable improvements in information integrity without creating unintended barriers to universal digital access?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will gain practical knowledge about implementing effective multistakeholder approaches to disinformation that protect digital rights while strengthening information integrity. This includes: Evidence-based methodologies for designing inclusive interventions;
Diverse perspectives on balancing security concerns with freedom of expression; assessment frameworks that can be adapted to different regional contexts; and insights into successful capacity-building approaches that have demonstrably improved digital literacy.
Additionally, participants will discover successful capacity-building approaches that have enhanced digital literacy and verification skills among journalists and vulnerable communities.
Description:
In an era where access to trustworthy online resources is fundamental, disinformation threatens to erode digital trust, democratic processes, and social cohesion. This workshop presents the Disinformation Resilience in Israel (DRI) project—a European Union-funded initiative led by the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL)—as a case study demonstrating effective multistakeholder collaboration to protect digital rights and build resilience against disinformation. Focusing on Israel's diverse societal landscape, the session will outline vulnerabilities identified within minority groups, religious communities, and digitally marginalized populations, offering a nuanced understanding of how misinformation exacerbates social divides. Experts will share practical methodologies from the DRI project's experience, emphasizing how regulatory frameworks can balance security and freedom of expression, preserving democratic values. Additionally, the workshop will highlight successful capacity-building approaches to strengthen media verification and digital investigation skills among journalists and media professionals. By showcasing concrete impacts and innovative techniques, participants will learn how enhancing digital literacy can effectively mitigate the harmful effects of misinformation and support information integrity. Designed to maximize engagement and inclusivity, the session will adopt an interactive, multistakeholder format, actively involving both onsite and online participants. Through collaborative discussion, attendees will develop practical recommendations adaptable across diverse regional and global contexts, reinforcing the importance of joint efforts in fostering digital cooperation and resilience. By leveraging the DRI project's best practices and lessons learned, this session aims to equip participants with actionable insights to enhance multistakeholder responses to disinformation, contributing significantly to global discussions at IGF 2025 on digital governance, trust, and resilience.
In an era where access to trustworthy online resources is fundamental, disinformation threatens to erode digital trust, democratic processes, and social cohesion. This workshop presents the Disinformation Resilience in Israel (DRI) project—a European Union-funded initiative led by the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL)—as a case study demonstrating effective multistakeholder collaboration to protect digital rights and build resilience against disinformation. Focusing on Israel's diverse societal landscape, the session will outline vulnerabilities identified within minority groups, religious communities, and digitally marginalized populations, offering a nuanced understanding of how misinformation exacerbates social divides. Experts will share practical methodologies from the DRI project's experience, emphasizing how regulatory frameworks can balance security and freedom of expression, preserving democratic values. Additionally, the workshop will highlight successful capacity-building approaches to strengthen media verification and digital investigation skills among journalists and media professionals. By showcasing concrete impacts and innovative techniques, participants will learn how enhancing digital literacy can effectively mitigate the harmful effects of misinformation and support information integrity. Designed to maximize engagement and inclusivity, the session will adopt an interactive, multistakeholder format, actively involving both onsite and online participants. Through collaborative discussion, attendees will develop practical recommendations adaptable across diverse regional and global contexts, reinforcing the importance of joint efforts in fostering digital cooperation and resilience. By leveraging the DRI project's best practices and lessons learned, this session aims to equip participants with actionable insights to enhance multistakeholder responses to disinformation, contributing significantly to global discussions at IGF 2025 on digital governance, trust, and resilience.
Expected Outcomes
This workshop will deliver actionable insights into effective strategies for addressing disinformation within diverse multistakeholder frameworks. Participants will collaboratively develop approaches that integrate resilience and digital rights into policy-making, informed by practical experiences and methodologies demonstrated by the Disinformation Resilience in Israel (DRI) project. The session will stimulate dialogue across stakeholder groups, fostering a shared understanding of inclusive regulatory approaches, digital literacy, and media verification methods adaptable across various contexts.
Specific outputs include establishing a collaborative roadmap for sustained stakeholder engagement and outlining best practices applicable globally. Insights gathered during discussions will feed directly into policy recommendations, helping shape practical tools and resources to build resilient, rights-based digital information ecosystems. Ultimately, this session aims to inspire ongoing cooperation within the IGF community, leading to subsequent dialogues, follow-up activities, and networking opportunities supporting broader IGF initiatives worldwide.
Hybrid Format: The session will feature a hybrid format designed to maximize interactive dialogue and equal participation between onsite and online speakers and attendees. Moderators and two speakers will participate onsite, while two additional speakers will join remotely via Zoom or another reliable video-conferencing platform. Flexibility and seamless integration will be prioritized, utilizing clear audiovisual communication and real-time chat functions to address online questions and comments promptly.
Interactive design elements, such as dedicated Q&A intervals, polls, and structured discussion segments, will actively engage remote participants and ensure balanced representation of perspectives. Moderators will explicitly alternate between onsite and online interventions, maintaining audience involvement through consistent moderation practices. Technical support will be available to promptly resolve connectivity issues.
This hybrid design ensures an inclusive, cohesive, and engaging workshop experience for all participants, fostering dynamic interactions and maximizing session effectiveness in a hybrid setting.