"The National Library" Hosts a Symposium on Countering Disinformation Against Jordan
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The National Library Directorate hosted a dialogue symposium titled "Awareness Strategy in Countering Disinformation Strategy Against Jordan via Social Media," organized by the Amman Institute for Modernization and Political Studies, with the participation of Mr. Hussein Hazaa Al-Majali and Professor Azzam Rashid Al-Ruwaiqah, and the presence of the Director General of the National Library Directorate, Mr. Firas Al-Dara'beh, and the former Minister of Social Development, Mr. Amin Al-Mashabqa.
The symposium addressed a number of issues related to the phenomenon of media and information disinformation, and the widespread circulation of information and news on social media platforms, in addition to exploring ways to enhance community and digital awareness, and increase individuals' ability to verify information sources before sharing them, which contributes to reducing the spread of misleading news and rumors.
Al-Dara'beh emphasized that hosting the symposium is in line with the mission of the National Library Directorate and its role in promoting knowledge and awareness, pointing out that "reliable knowledge and authentic national memory are the first line of defense against disinformation," and that dealing with digital content requires responsible awareness and the ability to distinguish between reliable information and misleading content.
The participants discussed the importance of building a digital awareness capable of dealing with content circulated through social media, stressing the need to develop critical thinking skills and verify information sources, and enhance individual and community responsibility in using digital platforms.
The symposium also discussed the importance of integrating the roles of national institutions, media, and civil society institutions in countering disinformation campaigns, and promoting a culture of information verification, which enhances public awareness and maintains social cohesion and trust in official and reliable sources.
