Southern Africa Litigation Centre
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As we mark the final day of the #16DaysofActivism, we highlight a growing concern in the region: weak media and digital literacy, which leaves communities vulnerable to misinformation, disinformation, election interference, and rising online hate speech. #EndDigitalViolence
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