Peacebuilding in Cyberspace: Digital Conflict and Hate Speech Training Course
Introduction
The digital realm has become an increasingly significant battleground for conflict, where hate speech, disinformation, and online incitement can rapidly destabilize societies and exacerbate real-world violence. This 5-day training course on Peacebuilding in Cyberspace: Digital Conflict and Hate Speech provides participants with a critical understanding of the complex interplay between online dynamics and offline peace and security. Participants will gain deep insights into how digital technologies are used to propagate conflict, radicalize individuals, and spread hate, while learning innovative strategies and practical tools for countering these threats and harnessing the internet's potential for peacebuilding, dialogue, and resilience.
This intensive program is designed for peacebuilding practitioners, human rights advocates, civil society activists, communication specialists, policymakers, and researchers working in or preparing for roles that address digital conflict and online harms. It will equip attendees with analytical methodologies to monitor and analyze digital threats, develop effective counter-narratives, promote digital literacy, and engage with tech companies and legal frameworks. By mastering the multifaceted challenges and opportunities of peacebuilding in cyberspace, this course aims to empower participants to protect vulnerable communities online, foster inclusive digital spaces, and contribute to a more peaceful and just information environment.
Duration: 5 Days
Target Audience:
- Peacebuilding practitioners and program managers
- Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) focused on human rights, digital rights, and peace
- Communication specialists and social media managers
- Human rights advocates and monitors
- Researchers and academics in digital peacebuilding, conflict studies, and media studies
- Policymakers and government officials dealing with internet governance and online harms
- Journalists and media professionals
- Tech company representatives involved in content moderation or platform safety
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the conceptual framework of digital conflict and the online dimensions of hate speech.
- Analyze how digital platforms are used to instigate, spread, and exacerbate conflict and violence.
- Identify key strategies and tools for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to hate speech and disinformation online.
- Develop effective counter-narratives and digital literacy initiatives for peacebuilding.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of various actors (governments, tech companies, civil society) in promoting peace in cyberspace.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Digital Conflict and the Cyberspace Environment
- Defining digital conflict, online harms, and their nexus with offline violence.
- The internet as a space for both conflict and peacebuilding.
- Key concepts: hate speech, disinformation, misinformation, propaganda, incitement to violence.
- The evolution of digital technologies and their impact on conflict dynamics.
- Ethical considerations and "Do No Harm" in digital peacebuilding.
Module 2: Understanding Hate Speech and Online Extremism
- Defining hate speech: legal definitions, characteristics, and impact on target groups.
- The spread of extremist ideologies and narratives online.
- Radicalization and recruitment processes in digital spaces.
- The role of algorithms, echo chambers, and filter bubbles in amplifying hate.
- Psychological impacts of online hate on individuals and communities.
Module 3: Digital Conflict Analysis and Monitoring
- Methodologies for monitoring online trends, narratives, and actor networks.
- Tools for sentiment analysis, network mapping, and content analysis in digital spaces.
- Identifying early warning signs of escalating online tensions.
- Understanding the lifecycle of disinformation and hate campaigns.
- Ethical considerations and privacy in online monitoring and data collection.
Module 4: Countering Hate Speech and Disinformation
- Developing effective counter-narratives: principles, design, and dissemination.
- Promoting alternative narratives that foster peace, tolerance, and empathy.
- Digital literacy and media literacy programs to build resilience against harmful content.
- Fact-checking initiatives and debunking misinformation.
- The role of influencers, community leaders, and trusted voices in online campaigns.
Module 5: Digital Peacebuilding and Dialogue Facilitation
- Leveraging digital platforms for online dialogue and reconciliation.
- Designing and facilitating online safe spaces for constructive conversations.
- The role of digital mediation in resolving online disputes.
- Utilizing online campaigns and advocacy for peacebuilding initiatives.
- Bridging online engagement with offline peace efforts.
Module 6: Governance, Regulation, and Accountability in Cyberspace
- International and national legal frameworks addressing online hate speech and incitement.
- The role of tech companies: content moderation policies, terms of service, transparency.
- Debates on freedom of expression vs. protection from harm.
- Multi-stakeholder approaches to internet governance.
- Advocating for responsible platform design and accountability.
Module 7: Human Rights and Protection in the Digital Sphere
- The impact of digital conflict on vulnerable populations and human rights defenders.
- Digital security for activists and at-risk individuals.
- Protecting privacy and data in online peacebuilding interventions.
- Addressing online harassment, cyberbullying, and gender-based violence (GBV) in digital spaces.
- Ensuring safe and equitable access to information and communication technologies.
Module 8: Case Studies, Lessons Learned, and Future Trends
- Analysis of real-world examples of digital conflict and peacebuilding responses.
- Lessons learned from successes and failures in diverse contexts.
- Emerging technologies and their implications for peacebuilding (e.g., AI, VR, metaverse).
- The future of responsible technology development for peace.
- Developing individual action plans for promoting peace in cyberspace.
CERTIFICATION
- Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate
TRAINING VENUE
- Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.
AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION
- Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request
TERMS OF PAYMENT
Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com
Peacebuilding In Cyberspace: Digital Conflict And Hate Speech Training Course in Dominica
| Dates | Fees | Location | Action |
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| 25/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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| 20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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| 17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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| 19/01/2026 - 23/01/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 26/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 02/02/2026 - 06/02/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 02/03/2026 - 06/03/2026 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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| 16/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 23/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 06/04/2026 - 10/04/2026 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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| 13/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 04/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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| 18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/06/2026 - 05/06/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 22/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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