Section 2: Action Design
This section outlines how to design effective anti-rumours initiatives addressing sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC), aiming to help prevent and address prejudice, disinformation, hate speech and toxic narratives affecting LGBTIQ people. It provides an overview of possible actions, key design considerations, and practical tools to classify initiatives. It also presents practical approaches such as fostering critical thinking, encouraging meaningful dialogue, addressing misinformation and supporting the development of inclusive alternative narratives, grounded in a human rights-based and intersectional approach that promotes equal dignity, inclusive participation and respect for the diversity of LGBTIQ experiences.
The following map of Section 2 offers a full overview of the Section's structure and tools, including information on how each should be used:
Tool 8: Types of Anti-rumours Initiatives
A flexible information-gathering tool that combines different participatory techniques and can be adapted to the objectives, resources and capacities of each area.
Tool 9: Steps for Designing an Anti-rumours Initiative
From planning to evaluation: the essential stages to design an effective Anti-rumours initiative.
Tool 10: Key Elements for Promoting Critical Thinking
Supporting the integration of critical thinking across anti-rumours initiatives and educational activities.
Tool 11a: The Main Barriers to Interpersonal Dialogue
Recognising the main factors that hinder communication and productive anti-rumours dialogues.
Tool 11b: Strategies for Anti-rumours Dialogue
Essential communication skills for fostering constructive conversations and addressing misinformation, rumours and harmful narratives.
Tool 12: Criteria for Creating Effective Narratives
What makes an alternative narrative effective, inclusive, credible and capable of contributing to social change, strengthening trust and encouraging more inclusive public narratives.
Tool 13: Structure of a Training Module
A practical guide to designing and delivering an engaging and effective introductory anti-rumours training.
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