People, Not Narratives: EDMO Training Series on Identity-Based Disinformation
Identity-based disinformation poses particular challenges and risks also for its potential to incite discrimination and at times real world violence. This three‑part EDMO training series on identity‑based disinformation aims to provide an overview of the main trends, narratives and techniques used by disinformation actors and networks targeting specific groups in Europe.
Module 1: Identity-based disinformation about minorities and migrants
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 14:00-16:00 CEST, online
Trainers:
- Lisa Ginsborg, EDMO, European University Institute
- Katarína Klingová, GLOBSEC
- José Moreno, IBERIFIER, Iscte-IUL
- Yitsz Neurink, BENEDMO, Nieuwscheckers
- Eóin Young, International Centre for Policy Advocacy (ICPA)
Deadline:
Register here by 11 May 2026, at 11:00 CEST.
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Module 2: Identity-based disinformation about women
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, online.
Trainers:
- Lucina Di Meco – #ShePersisted
- Naja Bentzen – European Parliamentary Research Service
- Domenico Cangemi – Luiss Data Lab
- Kaarel Lott – University of Tartu
Deadline:
Register here by 26 May 2026, at 11:00 CEST
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Module 3: Identity-based disinformation about LGBTQ+ communities
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, online.
Further information on the trainers and the registration link for the module will be shared soon.