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SUMMARY:Combatting the threat of disinformation to democracy and freedoms
 : the role of international law 
DESCRIPTION:The proliferation of disinformation and its impact on democra
 cy and the international rules-based order is a critical challenge of ou
 r time. Enabled by the rapid development and deployment of digital techn
 ology\, state-sponsored disinformation campaigns are being used in the g
 uise of protecting national security and ensuring peace and prosperity w
 hilst successfully creating distrust in democratic systems and instituti
 ons. \n\nIn reality\, the right to freedom of expression and media freed
 oms\, among other fundamental rights\, are being severely curtailed. Hum
 an rights defenders\, including journalists and media workers as well as
  media and civil society organisations across the world have been subjec
 ted to restrictive laws and punitive measures in the pretext of addressi
 ng disinformation. This often creates a chilling effect and intimidates 
 individuals into silence or censorship. \n\nJoin members of the High Lev
 el Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom and special guests to discuss
  the role of international law in the face of the threat to disinformati
 on and identify solutions to combat this global challenge effectively. 
LOCATION:Room 315\, Level 3
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