We conduct research and provide policy recommendations on using technology to build peace and how to address emergent challenges to peace in the digital age. Some of our research is aimed at expanding knowledge in the field of digital peacebuilding, conducted in partnership with academic institutions. Some of our research is focused on providing resources and policy recommendations to practitioners, based on our direct experience of implementing programs. We also publish more informal reflections on our work, methods and areas of research interest on our blog.
Introducing Digital Media Arts for an inclusive Public Sphere (DMAPS) Digital Media Arts for an inclusive Public Sphere (DMAPS) is a program that supports young leaders from creative and media arts organisations across eight countries (Libya, Palestine, Jordan, Yemen, Iraq, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), Tunisia and Syria) to conduct social media mapping in order … Read more
Webinar on annotation Strategies for Text Classification. Join is for this webinar to explore practical strategies for creating high-quality labeled datasets that reflect the nuanced realities of conflict-sensitive topics, like developing annotation guidelines, managing inter-annotator agreement, and how to handle edge cases. Whether you’re preparing to fine-tune models for your own organization’s needs, are curious … Read more
Webinar on annotation Strategies for Text Classification. Join is for this webinar to explore practical strategies for creating high-quality labeled datasets that reflect the nuanced realities of conflict-sensitive topics, like developing annotation guidelines, managing inter-annotator agreement, and how to handle edge cases. Whether you’re preparing to fine-tune models for your own organization’s needs, are curious … Read more
The 2024 presidential elections in Somaliland showcased the rising role and influence of social media in contributing to shaping political discourse and electoral outcomes. Our analysis indicates that TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) played a role, with local and diaspora influencers driving political promotions and amplifying campaign narratives to shape public perceptions. The report analyses … Read more
Why this report? This social media analysis reveals the specific types of Instagram accounts and themes associated with the use of racist language in the Netherlands. These insights will provide the evidence base for The Digital Us, to help decide where and how participants should intervene in online debates to be effective. It draws on … Read more