Journalist Alaa Salman has died of injuries after an Israeli airstrike destroyed her home; her death was marked with a moment of silence at GlobalFact. Read more about Alaa and her work with Sawab, and join us in mourning her loss: www.poynter.org/ifcn/2026/ifcn-mourns-alaa...Mostrar mais

To have #GlobalFact2026 in Lithuania was “a huge milestone,” representing a landmark moment for some Baltic fact-checkers and a region that has, for years, found itself on the front lines of information warfare between east and west. www.poynter.org/ifcn/2026/having-global-fa...Mostrar mais

What to do with AI? That was one of the major themes during GlobalFact 2026. It can be a savior for workflow. It can be an obstacle to uncovering the truth. But one way or another, it is affecting much of the universe fact-checkers inhabit. www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2026/fact-ch...Mostrar mais

How are fact-checkers showing up on social video? Fact-checkers from India, the United States and Poland showcased videos that debunk scams, explain immigration policy and challenge politicians at #GlobalFact2026

The solution to investigating Russian influence? New tactics, and yes: Fact-checking and investigative journalism. Russia wants to steal the narrative. Finnish researcher and meme-er @P_Kallioniemi says fact-checkers and journalists have to take the initiative back.

Today is International Fact-Checking Day! We celebrate everyone who seeks facts, shares them, and pushes back against falsehoods — not just fact-checkers, but all who help keep public discourse grounded in facts. #FactsMatter today and every day. #FactCheckingDay

We condemn the raid on @CRTArs, home of Istinomer fact-checkers, in Serbia as an attack on free press. Serbian authorities based the raid on unproven claims from Trump, Musk and others about USAID program corruption. www.poynter.org/news-release/2025/the-inte...Mostrar mais

.@Poynter asked the world's factcheckers to evaluate misinfo on Voante these days. They said the trends are alarming. “Nowadays, you just check the trending topics (to find misinfo). You can also see what Elon Musk retweets or amplifies.” www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2024/how-elo...Mostrar mais

“Without facts, you can’t have truth. Without truth, you can’t have trust,” said Nobel Prize winning journalist @mariaressa at #GlobalFact11. “Without these three, we have no shared reality.” #factsmatter

We asked @mariaressa: How do fact-checkers effectively combat the breakdown of access to accurate information? #GlobalFact11 #factsmatter #sarajevo

Today kicks off our #GlobalFact11 gathering, with our keynote speaker and Nobel Peace Prize winner, @mariaressa. Ressa discusses the information ecosystem with AFP Global News Director @philchet. #GlobalFact11

In recent years, fact-checkers have been attacked as online censors, and after such attacks have been subject to abuse and harassment. Such responses are unwarranted. Censorship removes information. Fact-checking adds it. www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2024/global-...Mostrar mais

IFCN shares deep concerns on proposed legislation before the Georgian parliament restricting press freedom www.poynter.org/ifcn/2024/ifcn-statement-f...

🧵It's International #FactCheckingDay! The IFCN, based at @Poynter, is publishing guest essays to display the myriad ways fact-checking is innovating, researching and facing adversity.

Happy International #FactCheckingDay! Now, more than ever, fact-checking is vital to verify what you’re seeing online.

Fact-checking is vital in the fight against global misinformation. This #FactCheckingDay, show your support for the truth.

Factcheckers at @Chequeado are already using AI to increase the accuracy and efficiency of their work. Read how: www.poynter.org/commentary/2024/how-fact-c... #FactsMatter

We are happy to announce the recipients of the initial round of grants from the Global Fact Check Fund, awarded to 35 organizations serving 45 countries. Learn more about the funded projects and organizations: www.poynter.org/ifcn/2023/12-million-globa...Mostrar mais

The IFCN invites @elonmusk and @Twitter executives to our global fact-checking conference in Seoul June 28-30 to learn more about the International Fact-Checking Network and to hear his thoughts on combating mis- and disinformation on his platform.

Members of the International Fact-Checking Network must demonstrate a commitment to nonpartisanship and refrain from support for any party, any politician or political candidate. See the full IFCN Code of Principles here: ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org/know-more...Mostrar mais

The Washington Free Beacon information appears to include donations from 82 people over 8 years; half of the donations come from one person. That person lists their employer as a company that manages implementations for SalesForce.

The story intermixes two common definitions of a fact-checker. @LeadStoriesCom a member of the IFCN, looked at the FEC data behind the claims in the stories. The donors are anyone who self describes themselves as a “fact-checker.” docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX...Mostrar mais

✅ Today is #InternationalFactCheckingDay, a global initiative aimed at emphasizing the crucial role of accurate information in our interconnected world. #FactsMatter www.poynter.org/event/international-fact-c...

We are thrilled to announce a partnership with @Google and @YouTube on a $13.2 million grant to support worldwide fact-checking initiatives. www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2022/google-...Mostrar mais

👋 We’re the International Fact-Checking Network and we’re made up of a community of fact-checkers around the world who advocate for factual information in the global fight against misinformation. www.poynter.org/ifcn/

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The IFCN's statement on the Philippine SEC’s decision to revoke @rapplerdotcom’s right to operate. Nearly 70 fact-checking organizations from 55 countries so far have banded together to denounce this assault on press freedom. www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2022/ifcn-st...Mostrar mais

Attendees of our long-awaited #GlobalFact9🇳🇴 conference shared why it felt special to gather with the fact-checking community last week in Oslo, Norway. Thank you to all who joined this wonderful event, both in-person and online!

A big congrats to the winners of the GlobalFact 9 awards last night in Oslo! @MythDetector won most creative format, Verify Media Platform (Verify Sy) won the highest impact fact check and @Rapplerdotcom won the most innovative collaboration!

We’ve got a full house here at the @OsloMet for #GlobalFact9🇳🇴. Today we'll hear from @factchecknet Director @baybarsorsek, Poynter President @nbrownpoynter, plus featured speakers today are @anneapplebaum and @BostonJoan.

It’s almost time. Join more than 450 fact-checkers from 85 different countries at @OsloMet in Oslo, Norway, at the world’s largest fact-checking summit June 22-25. Can’t make it to Oslo? Virtual tickets are also available. 👉 globalfact9.com #GlobalFact9 🇳🇴

The verified signatories of the International Fact-Checking Network launch ukrainefacts.org to publish fact checks on the mis/disinformation circulating in #Ukraine. Developed by @maldita, the database is available to browse through on the website.

Disinformation is a tool for aggression and is heavily used these days. We stand by our fact-checking community in Ukraine and strongly encourage you to follow and reach out to @voxukraine and @StopFakingNews before you share any footage and news from Ukraine.

An open letter to YouTube’s CEO from the world’s fact-checkers. #YouTubeOpenLetter www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2022/an-open...

The IFCN welcomes Enock Nyariki as community and impact manager and Deirdre Gonsalves as program officer. www.poynter.org/from-the-institute/2021/po...

We are honored to be in Oslo 🇳🇴 to attend the #NobelPeacePrize Ceremony recognizing @mariaressa and #DmitryMuratov for their leadership in our search for lasting peace as journalists. We celebrate this historic day and journalism as our quest to speak truth to power.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 @factchecknet is launching a working group to address the alarming increase in harassment cases against fact-checkers. 👉 poy.nu/2U57oAi

The #VaccineGrantProgram will distribute a combined $500,000 to help @FullFact @Reuters @AfricaCheck @liputan6dotcom @aosfatos @newsvishvas @EFEVerifica fight #vaccine #misinformation. Read about their projects👉 poy.nu/VaxGrant

The Ayatollah’s rare admission came after two checks by @factnameh went viral debunking his claims about Iran’s economy. Read the story by @HarrisonMantas 👉 poy.nu/IranCheck

Happy #FactCheckingDay from all of us at the International Fact-Checking Network. Today is a day we celebrate the vitally important work of fact-checking and fact-checkers. Fact-checking can save lives and we support fact-checkers Join us today’s celebration.

This is a very special day for the global fact-checking community. Please read our statement about our nomination for the #NobelPeacePrize 👉poy.nu/35WHP7h #factchecking #factcheck #factcheckers #facts #IFCN

This is a very special day for the global fact-checking community. Please read our statement about our nomination for the #NobelPeacePrize 👉poy.nu/35WHP7h #factchecking #factcheck #factcheckers #facts #IFCN

The word “truth” was used five times, “lies” was used three times, and “facts” was used once. Read the blog post here 👉 poy.nu/3sKungD #facts #factchecking #factcheck #factchecker #ifcn #InaugurationDay Obama #misinformatation #disinformation

U.S. Fact-checkers said claims about conspiracy theories will persist, but will no longer be amplified by the White House. Read the story from @HarrisonMantas 👉 poy.nu/35VUFT6 #facts #factchecking #factcheck #factchecker #ifcn #InaugurationDay #misinformatation

Fact-checkers and researchers consider the Capitol breach a political event fueled by conspiracy theories and falsehoods. Read the latest from @HarrisonMantas and @ctardaguila 👉 poy.nu/3bgD7o8. #DCProtests #Capitol #CapitolHill

2020 was a super busy year for @factchecknet and its verified signatories. In this thread, we share with you some of our biggest achievements - month by month. Here is how January looked like. Remember the #CoronaVirusFacts alliance! #Happy2021!

📢 CONGRATULATIONS, #CoronaVirusFacts Alliance! Our collaborative project against #covid19 mis/disinformation has just been selected to be supported by the @ParisPeaceForum Scale-Up Committee for one year! Let's keep working together! www.facebook.com/parispeaceforum/videos/35...Mostrar mais

The decision to reduce or prevent the distribution of @nypost's article based on some mysterious, non-transparent criteria and an unknown methodology is a serious mistake. Read @ctardaguila 👉 poy.nu/340TfGC

The 2nd round of the Fact-Checking Innovation Initiative, a partnership with @Facebook, has 5 winners! Congratulations, @AFPFactCheck + @CERTHellas; @Colcheck + @ourdotnews; @NewsMobileIndia + @FakeNetAI; @LeadStoriesCom + NR8; @PesaCheck + @UW_iSchool 👉 poy.nu/2S17d4c

For the first time ever, 10 U.S. fact-checking organizations, together with @TelemundoNews & @UniNoticias, are working together to create a bilingual @WhatsApp chatbot to fight #misinformation. Meet #FactCHAT🇺🇸.. #2020Election 👉 poy.nu/factchat