Summer School on Misinformation, Disinformation and Hate Speech, 30 June-4 July 2025, Hybrid Format: Rome (Italy) and online

Technological advancements have revolutionised global communication and information sharing, offering unparalleled opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. However, they have also facilitated the rapid spread of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech, jeopardising the integrity of the information ecosystem. Addressing these challenges is critical to safeguarding human rights, peace, and sustainable development.

Recognising the risks, the international community is working to counter these threats. The UN has taken significant steps, including the adoption of the Global Principles for Information Integrity in 2024, promoting transparency, accountability, and collaboration among stakeholders to create a safer and more inclusive digital environment. Initiatives like the International Day for Countering Hate Speech underscore the urgency of collective action.

From 30 June to 4 July 2025, UNICRI and the Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI) will host the 3rd Summer School on Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech. Delivered in a hybrid format, the course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of these issues, exploring their role in war and political propaganda, international legal frameworks, and the impact of artificial intelligence. Participants will also gain practical tools to detect, debunk, and counter harmful narratives while fostering effective change in public policies and practices.

The programme features expert-led lectures, dynamic case studies, and practical exercises, offering diverse perspectives from academia, international organisations, and civil society. Participants can join in person at SIOI's historical premises in Rome or online, benefiting from intercultural dialogue and networking with global peers. Designed for students, professionals, and anyone keen to tackle the challenges of disinformation and hate speech, this course equips attendees to become advocates for meaningful change in today's information landscape.

Applications are open until 16 June 2025, with confirmation of acceptance and payment required within one week of application approval.