What are the channels for spreading fake news and the stereotypes around which fake news is created in the Roma community?

Center Amalipe is glad to introduce its new report dedicated to the problems with disinformation spread within the Roma community. The report provides in-depth analysis and concrete examples of the ways in which fake news affects the daily lives and health of Roma in Bulgaria.

Key themes in the report

  1. Disinformation, fake news and their sources: the path of fake news and the way it is spread among the Roma community.
  2. Disinformation about health: We draw attention to the dangers of false claims about alternative medicine and offer real-life examples illustrating the damage that can be done.
  3. Social and cultural stereotypes: We look at how disinformation reinforces existing stereotypes and prejudices against Roma.
  4. Political disinformation: We analyse the role of disinformation and fake news in the political context and their impact on civic participation and the opinion of the Roma community.

Why is this report important?
The report is designed to raise awareness of the problems associated with disinformation in the Roma community and to provide practical guidance for addressing these challenges. It also highlights the need for better media education and critical thinking to help Roma protect themselves from the harmful effects of fake news.

Read the report
We invite you to read the full report, which you can download here. Your opinion and comments are important to us, so feel free to share your impressions and suggestions.

The report was produced as part of the Stories from the Community project, part of the TechSoup Network’s Digital Activism Program in partnership with Funky Citizen, aimed at countering misinformation. The program is implemented in Bulgaria by the Coalition for Media Literacy.