Countering misinformation with digital tools: Launch of WHO family planning digital content repository

7:00 Mexico City | 9:00 New York | 13:00 Dakar | 15:00 Geneva | 18:30 New Delhi

As part of efforts to address misinformation and improve access to evidence-based family planning (FP) information, a digital client-facing toolkit has been developed. This toolkit, grounded in WHO guidance includes a content repository which provides evidence-based, user-friendly content designed to support digital platforms in delivering accurate information, addressing myths and misconceptions, and facilitating informed decision-making among users.

This webinar will unveil a new WHO client-facing toolkit, grounded in WHO guidance, that offers a repository of evidence-based, user-friendly content to address myths and misconceptions, empowering users to make informed decisions. The session will:

• Explore WHO’s work on promoting validated content and addressing misinformation on digital platforms
• Exchange experiences on the use of social media and digital platforms for improving access to sexual and reproductive health information
• Introduce new WHO family planning digital content repository and explore opportunities for collaboration