Ольга Юркова

Consultant, Educator/Teacher, Journalist, Writer/Editor

Olga Yurkova is a co-founder of StopFake.org, an organization focused on training fact-checkers globally to combat misinformation and propaganda in the media. With a background in media production, she has extensive experience as an editor, particularly in covering topics related to Donbas and Crimea. Olga is recognized for her contributions to creating and implementing training programs for journalists and editors on various subjects such as new media, journalism ethics, and fact-checking. Her expertise is highly regarded by a wide array of organizations, including media outlets, NGOs, and educational institutions in Ukraine and beyond. Through her work, Olga aims to enhance resistance to propaganda and disinformation, safeguarding democracy in Ukraine and worldwide.

Countering disinformation, building trust, cats

Communication, countering propaganda, disinformation, job skills training, journalism, media, media ethics, misinformation, policy, rumors, social communications

https://www.ted.com/talks/olga_yurkova_inside_the_fight_against_russia_s_fake_news_empire

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