Category: Events

IFCN Statement on U.S. Visa Restrictions Targeting Fact-Checkers

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 New visa directives wrongly conflate journalism with censorship The International Fact-Checking Network is deeply concerned by reports that the U.S. State Department has instructed consular officers to deny visas to individuals who have worked in fact-checking, content moderation, and trust and safety. Fact-checking is journalism. It is the straightforward work of comparing public claims against the best available […]

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Galgotias students learn to Spot Fakes: Workshop on Fact-Checking and AI Misinformation by DFRAC

Aayushi Rana

Venue: Galgotias UniversityParticipants: Mass Communication students (3rd and 5th Year)Date: October 6, 2025 DFRAC conducted an engaging workshop at Galgotias University for the Mass Communication students of 3rd and 5th year on Fact-Checking, Cyber Security, and AI Misinformation. The session, led by Aayushi Rana (Senior Research Analyst, DFRAC), aimed to build critical awareness about misinformation, […]

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Empowering Students through Media Literacy: DFRAC conducts workshop at Jamia Hamdard Institute of Skill Development

Aayushi Rana

Date: October 1, 2025 | Venue: Jamia Hamdard Institute of Skill Development On October 1, 2025, DFRAC conducted an insightful workshop at Jamia Hamdard Institute of Skill Development for students pursuing vocational courses in Digital Marketing, Data Science, Finance, and Industry-Oriented Skills. The workshop was organized under the program “Empowered Youth and Verified Voices,” powered […]

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Event Recap: Webinar on “Censorship vs Verification: Challenges of Fact-Checking in China, Russia, and Turkey”

Aayushi Rana

Date: June 11, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM IST | Platform: OnlineHost: Aayushi Rana, OSINT Research Analyst, DFRAC On June 11, 2025, DFRAC hosted a high-impact webinar titled “Censorship vs Verification: Challenges of Fact-Checking in China, Russia, and Turkey,” drawing over 300 live participants. The discussion brought together renowned experts: Prashant Tandon (Senior Journalist, Co-Founder & Advisor, DFRAC, India), Angie Holan (Director, […]

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