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Useful fact-checking organisations

Not sure if something you come across online is authentic? Get some advice from these organisations.

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Mediawise

Run by Poynter Institute, a non-profit journalism school and research organization, Mediawise aims to teach young people how to debunk misinformation online.

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AFPFactCheck

Newswire AFP has created a verification hub for tackling COVID19 misinformation. The site contains daily updates about COVID19 debunks, tips, trustworthy sources and more.

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Bellingcat

Bellingcat is an investigative journalism website that focuses on fact-checking and open-source intelligence. They often publish in-depth articles about misinformation during COVID19.

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First Draft News

First Draft News is an international fact-checking organisation provides a multitude of fact-checking resources and guides on how to tackle overwhelming information during COVID19.

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Blackdot Research

Based in Singapore, Blackdot Research is an agency specialising in tackling misinformation. They have published articles about COVID19 misinformation in the South-East Asia region.

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Snopes

American fact-checking website Snopes investigates false health advisories and fake information about the the prevention and ways to treat COVID19.

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