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DAISSy-HOU calls for participation in the GenderED-Coalition MOOC completed by 30.6.2025

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logo-genderedThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites you to participate in the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) entitled “Towards a Gender-Sensitive Media and Information Literacy”, offered within the framework of the European project “GenderED Coalition: A cross-country coalition against gender disinformation for equitable societies” , currently undergoing  by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner.

The GenderED Coalition MOOC aims to educate participants on the core concepts of gender-based discrimination and media disinformation, with a particular focus on social media. It also enhances the participants’ skills in recognizing and combating gender disinformation, ultimately promoting gender equality and human rights in the digital sphere.

Specifically, the MOOC targets:

  • Students interested in gender equality and media literacy
  • Journalists and media professionals
  • Educators and researchers
  • Human rights activists
  • Artists and content creators

Key features of the MOOC, are the following:

  • It is asynchronous, allowing for self-paced attendance.
  • It is free of charge and offered in English.
  • It includes four thematic modules, namely:
    • Developing Critical Awareness of Gender Stereotypes
    • Fostering Empathy and Intersectional Understanding
    • Supporting Gender-Sensitive Content Creation
    • Networking and Advocacy to Counter Gender Disinformation
  • It is available from April 1st to June 30th, 2025 (1st cycle).
  • Registration is open and mandatory, via submitting a respective online form.
  • A certificate of completion will be provided to participants who successfully complete the course.

Stay tuned and explore more details about the GenderED Coalition MOOC. Take the opportunity to become part of an initiative that promotes gender equality and responsible media use!

GenderED Coalition is a two-year project co-funded by the European Union’s CREA programme, implemented by a consortium of five (5) partners, namely FORMA.Azione (Italy), Savoir Devenir (France), SDA (Bulgaria), BISI (Bulgaria) and the DAISSy Research Group of HOU (Greece).

The project tackles gender disinformation as a foundation for just societies. It addresses media literacy and gender equality in an effort to shed light on the phenomena of gender disinformation and online gender-based violence, especially on social media platforms.

For more information about the GenderED Coalition project and other activities of DAISSy-HOU:

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DAISSy-HOU Raises Awareness Against Gender Disinformation through GenderED-Coalition

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logo-genderedThe project “GenderED Coalition: A cross-country coalition against gender disinformation for equitable societies” is a pan-European initiative aiming at highlighting and tackling the phenomenon of gender disinformation and online gender-based violence. Currently, it is undergoing by the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU), as the Greek partner, with the ultimate goal of informing and empowering social media users to recognize and respond to gender disinformation and gender-based discrimination.

Within this framework, the project puts emphasis on raising public awareness through targeted actions that spark interest and challenge complacency. A key initiative in this regard was the Citizen Hackathon, successfully held in September 2024 in Perugia, Italy. The event brought together fifty (50) young activists from across Europe. Through dynamic interaction, participants explored the design and development of digital awareness campaigns that challenge gender stereotypes and discrimination, while proposing empowering narratives and ideas for new initiatives.

The Citizen Hackathon led to a series of campaign ideas, which were further developed—with the support of local content creators in each country—into full-scale awareness campaigns against gender disinformation. A key goal was to involve well-known public figures to endorse the campaigns on various social media platforms, thereby increasing their reach and impact. Notably, DAISSy-HOU successfully gained the support of highly respected professionals in Greece, namely (in alphabetical order) Anastasia Giamali (journalist, radio producer, and TV presenter), Katerina Sergidou (journalist and translator), Vasilis Thanopoulos (journalist and editor-in-chief of Antivirus magazine), Athina Tsagkaraki (screenwriter).

These public figures responded positively and enthusiastically to DAISSy-HOU’s invitation, acknowledging the importance of the initiative, and the Research Group is deeply thankful for their support. The campaigns’ impact has been remarkable, since total views on Instagram and TikTok have already surpassed 4.7 million and 1.1 million. respectively.

For more information about the GenderED Coalition awareness-raising actions against gender disinformation, visit www.weareallsexistbro.gr, and the following Instagram and TikTok posts:

GenderED Coalition is a two-year project, co-funded by the CREA programme of the European Union, and implemented by a consortium of five (5) partners: FORMA.Azione (Italy), Savoir Devenir (France), SDA (Bulgaria), BISI (Bulgaria), and the DAISSy Research Group of HOU (Greece). The project addresses gender disinformation as a critical issue for building fairer societies. It focuses on media literacy and gender equality, shedding light on the phenomenon of gender-based disinformation and online violence across social media.

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For more information about the GenderED Coalition project and other actions of DAISSy-HOU:

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Invitation to the Training Event on Gendered Disinformation by DAISSy-HOU

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logo-genderedThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites you to participate in the training event entitled “Recognizing and Combating Gendered Disinformation: Tools and Strategies for an Inclusive Digital Space”, that takes place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 12:00’ to 19:00’(CEST) at the HOU premises in Athens (Address: 4-6 Gravias str.). This event is a key initiative of the GenderED Coalition: A cross-country coalition against gender disinformation for equitable societies European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner. The project aims to empower professionals in the field of Media and Information Literacy (MIL) to effectively tackle gendered disinformation.

More specifically, the GenderED Coalition training event incorporates lectures, interactive workshops, and participatory sessions, enabling participants to acquire practical skills and knowledge, to be able to recognize and address gender stereotypes and biases in the media and digital platforms.

Particularly, the event focuses on exploring intersectionality and multiple identities, developing critical thinking in media consumption, promoting empathy in digital environments, as well as empowering participants to advocate for gender equality in digital media.

The training event is open to educators interested in Media and Information Literacy, students focusing on Gender Studies and/or Media Studies, researchers specializing in gender and media issues, journalists and media professionals working in news and social media, activists in the field of human rights and gender equality as well as content creators and influencers interested in gender issues and MIL.

Furthermore, it is noteworthy, that:

  • Participation is free of charge.
  • Pre-registration is required via an online application form.
  • Registration starts on Tuesday, March 4, and finishes on Friday, March 14, 2025.
  • Limited seats are available and so, the evaluation criteria are based on:
  • Personal interest and prior experience in relevant fields.
  • Willingness and ability to participate in future project activities, such as the GenderED Coalition Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).
  • Potential to apply acquired skills and knowledge in professional practice.
  • A certificate of participation will be awarded upon completion of the training event.

In parallel, the event is linked to the ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025 campaign, which aims to the effective management of digital transformation, emphasizing that all Europeans are well equipped to participate in connected, responsible, and informed ways. Specifically, the campaign runs from 17th March to 4th April 2025, is organized by the ALL DIGITAL network (AD), a leading pan-European association based in Brussels, and the DAISSy-HOU, an active member of AD, has been selected as the National Coordinator of the ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2025 campaign, supporting this initiative, encouraging the participation of other stakeholders and enhancing the promotion and dissemination of relevant good practices in Greece.

The GenderED Coalition is a two-year project co-funded by the CREA Program of the European Union, implemented by a consortium of five (5) partners, namely FORMA.Azione (Italy), Savoir Devenir (France), SDA (Bulgaria), BISI (Bulgaria) and DAISSy–HOU (Greece). The project focuses on combating gendered disinformation as a foundation for fair societies.

For more information on the GenderED Coalition project, as well as other activities of DAISSy-HOU:

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Invitation by DAISSy-HOU to the Online Seminar of the GenderED Coalition Project

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logo-genderedThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) announces the online seminar marking the launch of the transnational Community of Practice of the “GenderED Coalition: A cross-country coalition against gender disinformation for equitable societies” European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner. The seminar takes place online on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (15:00 – 16:00 CEST) via the Zoom electronic platform.

More precisely, the Community of Practice (CoP) constitutes a creative networking space for experts, journalists, artists, Media and Information Literacy (MIL) educators, activists, and organizations. It provides an opportunity to exchange daily practices and strategies for promoting gender equality in the digital space and beyond.

Mainly, the seminar aims to introduce the GenderED Coalition Community of Practice and familiarize participants with its collaborative framework and exchange mechanisms. It is addressed to activists, content creators, professionals, or students specializing in Media Communication, Gender Studies, or Journalism.

Key Information about the online seminar of the GenderED Coalition project, is the following:

  • Participation is free of charge and open to all interested individuals.
  • The seminar is transnational and it is delivered in English.
  • Participation in the seminar does not require Community of Practice membership, nor does it imply a commitment to join the CoP.
  • Pre-registration is required by submitting the expression of interest form here.
  • Participants can join the seminar via the Zoom platform using the following link here.

For more details about the growing GenderED Coalition Community of Practice and the way of getting involved, is available at the relevant section on the project’s website.

GenderED Coalition is a two-year project co-funded by the CREA program of the European Union, implemented by a consortium of four (4) partners representing four EU member states (Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, and France). It aims to combat gender disinformation as a foundation for equitable societies, addressing Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and gender equality. The project seeks to shed light on gender-based disinformation and violence on social media, empowering users through awareness-raising and digital literacy.

For more information on the GenderED Coalition project, as well as other activities of DAISSy-HOU:

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Report on the First-Phase Implementation of the GenderED Coalition Project, by DAISSy-HOU

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logo-genderedThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) is the Greek partner in the “GenderED Coalition – A cross-country coalition against gender disinformation for equitable societies” European Project, aiming at creating a safer and more equitable digital space by addressing gender disinformation and promoting positive social change.

Specifically, GenderED Coalition focuses on media literacy and gender equality to shed light on the phenomenon of gender-based disinformation and violence on social media. The project combats the misogyny underlying this online phenomenon through two interconnected actions: education and awareness-raising. It aims to sensitize and empower all social media users—girls and women who feel unsafe or face attacks, boys and men, and all individuals—enabling them to counter gender disinformation effectively.

Indeed, GenderED Coalition is building a community of practice that fosters collaboration among media literacy educators (e.g. representatives of civil society organizations, teachers, librarians), gender experts and activists, human rights defenders, social media influencers, and artists. All together aim to carry out an online campaign in order to reverse narratives about girls and women by debunking false and misleading representations rooted in stereotypes, rumors, and deep socio-cultural misogyny.

The main accomplishments of the initial phase of the GenderED Coalition’s implementation, include:

  • The mapping of the Gender Disinformation Phenomenon, where the DAISSy-HOU conducted an in-depth analysis of this phenomenon across EU countries. The findings highlight the impact of gender disinformation on social equality, political participation, and personal safety.
  • The development of a Competence Profile for Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Educators, which includes a model skills profile that defines the knowledge, abilities, and skills required to integrate a gender perspective into media literacy education.
  • The organization of a Citizen Hackathon, that brought together members of the feminist online community to collaborate on developing tools and narratives to combat gender stereotypes and disinformation.

These achievements lay the groundwork for the second phase of implementation, which includes:

  • The conduction of the cross-border awareness-raising campaigns designed by the Hackathon teams.
  • The development and launching a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on gender disinformation.

GenderED Coalition is a two-year project, co-funded by the Creative Europe (CREA) European program. It is implemented by a consortium of four (4) partners representing adequate EU member states (Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, and France). The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU actively participates in all project deliverables, being responsible for developing both the Competence Profile and the MOOC.

For more information on the GenderED Coalition project, as well as other activities of DAISSy-HOU:

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Civic Hackathon “Media Literacy and Gender Disinformation” organized by DAISSy-HOU, in the context of GenderED Coalition project

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logo-genderedThe DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) announces the Civic Hackathon on “Media Literacy and Gender Disinformation” to be organized within the framework of the “GenderED Coalition – A cross-country coalition against gender disinformation for equitable societies” European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek Partner. The Hakathon will take place on 25th to 27th September 2024, in Perugia, Italy.

The main goal of the Hackathon is to create a campaign against gender disinformation, enhancing awareness and promoting an equitable society. Thus, it is addressed to activists, content creators, professionals, and students specializing in Media Studies, Gender Studies, or Journalism. It is part of the GenderED Coalition project and it involves participants from four countries (Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, and France), who are expected to collaboratively develop communication actions to highlight the impact of gender disinformation. This widespread, both on-line and off-line, phenomenon reinforces stereotypes, distorts truth, and hinders equality.

More specifically:

  • Registration is open and free of charge, by submitting the respective form, using the following link.
  • Deadline for registration: 8th July 2024
  • Travel and accommodation costs are covered by the GenderED Coalition project.
  • Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the date of submission, the complementarity of the applicants in terms of covering the requested fields of activity and the justification of their motivation to participate.

The GenderED Coalition is a two-year project, co-funded by the CREA European program and implemented by a consortium of four (4) partners. It addresses media literacy and gender equality, aiming at shedding lights on the phenomenon of gendered disinformation and violence in social media. The project tackles the misogyny that stands beside this online phenomenon, through two intertwined actions: educating and campaigning and intends to raise the awareness and empower all social media users – girls and women who feel unsafe or attacked, but also boys and men and any person – to react to gendered disinformation.

For more information about the GenderED Coalition project, and other activities of DAISSy: