The project is known as “Bridging Respect Through Inclusive Digital Engagement – BRIDGE”. It is fruits of collaboration between the association and the Swiss Embassy in Cameroon.
“This is the first project CAMP will implement in 2024,” says Solomon Agborem, National President of CAMP.
The project will address the growing phenomenon of hate speech in Cameroon by promoting a concerted approach of hate speech in the media and on social media platforms.
The main activities will feature among others; workshops, online campaigns, support to content creation, community radio and TV debates on hate speech.
It shall target journalists, bloggers, influencers, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
“We shall also have awareness meetings with different stakeholders especially traditional rulers to amplify voices at grassroot levels against hate speech,” Agborem told News Upfront.
According to the National President of CAMP, “the fight against hate speech is a collective action”.
The BRIDGE project is expected to kick off any time soon.
“We hope to start by April with a press conference and later a training workshop for journalists,” Solomon Agborem said.
