The GenderED Coalition Project, a European collaborative initiative involving partners Forma.Azione, the Daissy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University, Savoir Devenir, Sofia Development Association, and the Bureau for Integration and Social Innovations, has released a cross-country policy brief on the topic of gender disinformation and misogyny, The brief, accessible at www.genderedcoalition.net/cross-country-report, brings together good practices identified across Bulgaria, France, Greece, and Italy to combat online gendered disinformation.

The document outlines findings from a comprehensive analysis of 20 projects designed to enhance Media and Information Literacy (MIL) through gender-sensitive strategies. This initiative reflects the GenderED Coalition’s commitment to advancing gender equality and democratic values by promoting resilience to gender disinformation.

Key Findings

The analysis addresses four main dimensions within the context of gendered disinformation:

1. Project Types – Most initiatives center on resources and direct engagement, with a significant focus on youth, even as educational curricula lag in gender and MIL integration.
2. Competence Frameworks – Gaps in the visibility of MIL frameworks persist, with a need for greater inclusion of critical thinking, participation, and intercultural dialogue.
3. Capacity-Building Instruments – EU policies play a crucial role in structuring projects; however, comprehensive frameworks and evaluation standards remain inconsistent.
4. Stakeholders and Networks – Public institutions and educational entities are leading actors, while media engagement varies widely, highlighting an opportunity for strengthened partnerships.

Recommendations

The brief also proposes targeted actions to guide policy improvements and institutional support for combating gendered disinformation across the EU. Among the eight key recommendations are the development of unified competence frameworks for MIL and gender literacy, the establishing of baseline evaluation metrics to ensure effective project outcomes and also providing cross-national research funding and detailed monitoring systems to strengthen policy responses.

For more information on the GenderED Coalition Project and to read the full policy brief, visit www.genderedcoalition.net.