Roma Shield - Gender- and Identity-Based Disinformation Towards Romani People In Poland
Report „Roma Shield. Gender- and Identity-Based Disinformation Towards Romani People In Poland”
Writing and proofreading: Agnieszka Caban, Agnieszka Pięta
Editorial cooperation: Magdalena Góralska
Research methodology: Agnieszka Kościańska, Agnieszka Caban
Research & Analysis: Agnieszka Caban, Agnieszka Pięta
English translation and proofreading: Beata Kwiecińska-Sobek
DTP and graphic design: Ewa Głowacka (based on the Polish version)
About the report
The report is intended both for people who are new to Roma culture and for those who already know something about it. We believe that the publication will raise awareness about disinformation, help to recognize Gender and Identity Based Disinformation, and thus also counteract its creation and duplication.
The phenomenon of disinformation is being talked about more and more, both in relation to individuals and entire social groups, as well as events.
Disinformation and its products, or fake news, often appear in crisis situations, and the Internet is conducive to their rapid spread. Their effect is often to reinforce negative assessments of events and the people involved. Disinformation is particularly dangerous when it targets the most vulnerable groups, those most at risk of social exclusion, who find it hard to defend themselves from its effects.
The report is the world’s first attempt to analyze the problem of disinformation about the Roma community, distinguishing between disinformation targeting Roma women and that targeting men.
The report is available online.