Fake News/Misinformation/Disinformation : What is being done about Fake News?

“The United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to empower people to demand their rights. At a time when billions of people are exposed to false narratives, distortions and lies, these principles lay out a clear path forward, firmly rooted in human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression and opinion.” - UN Secretary General

"In a resolution ( A/HRC/49/L.31/Rev.1) on the Role of States in countering the negative impact of disinformation on the enjoyment and realization of human rights , adopted without a vote as orally revised, the Council decides to convene, at its fiftieth session, a high-level panel discussion on countering the negative impact of disinformation on the enjoyment and realization of human rights and on ensuring a human rights-based response, open to the participation of States, members of civil society and the private sector, United Nations experts and other stakeholders, to identify the challenges and to share best practices and lessons learned, and to make the panel discussion fully accessible to persons with disabilities. The Council further requests the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to prepare a summary report on the above-mentioned panel discussion and to present it to the Human Rights Council at its fifty-second session."

"Fake News" is a global problem, and countries around the world are handling the issue differently. The map below shows what type of action has been taken by various countries. You can use the link to the Poynter Institute to get more information on each these countries' fights against misinformation.

A color-coded map showing government actions against online misinformation by continent. America shows bills and task force efforts. Europe displays a wide range of actions including laws, task forces, and reports. Africa is diverse, with laws and media literacy. Asia mainly shows laws, internet shutdowns, and investigations.