Webinar: a multilateral response to misinformation and data transparency

30 November 2020 15:00 – 17:00 CET

As part of the World Health Organization 3rd Virtual Global Infodemic Management conference, the WHO and UN Global Pulse, together with our partners, invite you to a webinar on: A Multilateral Response to Misinformation and Data Transparency, on Monday the 30th November at 3:00 pm (CET) / 9:00am (EST).

There is a rising infodemic hampering an effective public health response that can only be addressed by responsibly leveraging technology, innovation, and multilateral collaboration. This webinar will discuss ongoing efforts to halt the spread of mis-and disinformation from the perspective of policy implementation as well as development of the technological solutions which can inform operational response. 

Moderator: Ms. Melissa Fleming, Under Secretary-General for Global Communications

Panelists: 

  • Tina Purnat, Senior Expert, WHO Science Division, WHO
  • Stefan Liller, Resident Representative, Uruguay, UNDP 
  • Guilherme Canela, Chief Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists Section, Communication and Information Sector, UNESCO
  • Miguel Luengo-Oroz, Chief Data Scientist, UN Global Pulse
  • Jeremy West, Senior Policy Analyst, Directorate for Science and Innovation, OECD
  • Krisztina Stump, Head of the Unit Media Convergence and Social Media of the Directorate General Communications Networks, Content and Technology, EU

Video recording