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We invite researchers, activists, digital technologies experts, policy makers, civil society, gender equality experts, young people, young journalists, and content creators from Europe, to join us online on March 4th for the international conference “(Re)Claiming Our Space: Civil Society Strategies to Counter Gendered Disinformation and Technology-Facilitated Violence”.

ONLINE live-streaming from Nicosia, Cyprus
March 4, 2026 + Workshop March 5
08:00 - 15:30 (CET) | 09:00 - 16:30 (EET)

The conference promotes the international exchange of good practices in preventing gendered disinformation. Bringing together civil society organisations in Cyprus, the event will create a space to share experiences, identify challenges, and develop practical recommendations. Participants will work on effective ways to monitor, report, and respond to gendered disinformation, supporting cooperation with policymakers, public institutions, and technology companies.

Agenda

09:00 – 09:30 Welcome and Introductions

  • Susana Elisa Pavlou, MIGS Director, WAVE President
  • Anastasia Andritsou, British Council Cyprus, GREECE (tbc)
  • Gender Equality Commissioner (tbc)

09:00 (EET) YouTube Streaming Launch

9:30 – 10:30 Keynote 1 + Q&A round SHRINKING SPACE: Women's representation and participation the Public Sphere

  • Maria Angeli, Senior Researcher, MIGS, CYPRUS
  • Anna Procopiou, former Minister of Justice and Public Order, Director POLITEIA Think Tank, CYPRUS
  • Mine Atli, Politician and Lawyer, Director of KAYAD, CYPRUS

10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break

11:00 – 13:30 Keynote 2 + Q&A round ABUSE WITHIN AN ALREADY LIMITED SPACE: Technology-facilitated Violence

  • Alyssa Ahrabare – Advocacy Officer at Osez le Féminisme FRANCE
  • Miriam Fernandez – Professor at Knowledge Media Institute, Open University UK

13:30 - 14:30 Lunch

14:30 – 16:30 RESISTANCE AND ADVOCACY: Resisting, responding and advocating

  • Keynote: Anna Zobnina, Director of European Network of Migrant Women, BELGIUM

CSO Cyprus focused panel:

  • CWBC, CiREN - Meral Birinci-Sonan
  • CARDET/NGO Support Center – Nadia Karayianni
  • Civil Society Advocates – Eleni Karaoli
  • Cyprus Youth Council – Maria Diplarou
  • Cyprus Family Planning Association – Maria Epaminonda

Facilitation: Susana Elisa Pavlou

16:30 Closing Remarks

On March 5, we invite researchers, activists, digital technologies experts, policy makers, civil society, gender equality experts, young people, young journalists, and content creators from Europe to join our online workshop.

During the session, we will provide a practical space for in-depth work on countering gendered disinformation. Through interactive sessions, participants will explore tools and methodologies, and develop hands-on skills for educating others about tracking, reporting, and responding to gendered disinformation and misinformation.

The workshops will support peer learning and collaboration among civil society organisations, while contributing to the development of concrete recommendations that can be applied in advocacy, policy support, and cooperation with public institutions, media, and technology platforms.

Workshop will be conducted by Dominika Cieślikowska, intercultural psychologist, diversity trainer, facilitator, and educational supervisor with over 20 years of experience in designing and delivering high-impact educational programmes.

About the Event

The conference & workshop are organized by the Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (https://medinstgenderstudies.org/) in Cyprus with the support of Fundacja British Council (Poland), as part of the international G-LENS project (Gender-Inclusive, Long-lasting, and Empowered Networks and Societies). This two-year (2024-2026) European project, co-funded by the European Union, adopts a comprehensive approach to countering gendered disinformation. By combining research, education, and advocacy, G-LENS empowers young people to create a more inclusive and democratic digital environment.

About the host

Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies was established in 2000 by a group of gender researchers, activists and academics at the University of Nicosia. They brought together a research-focused team who shared a common aim: promoting women's rights and gender equality across Cyprus, the Mediterranean, and, following Cyprus’s accession in 2004, the European Union. Since then, our NGO has grown into the leading feminist organisation bringing change and hope to the advancement of women’s rights. Click below to meet our team and explore the local, European and international networks we participate in.

Disclaimer

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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