The instrumentalization of gender- and identity-based disinformation for political purposes remained a pressing issue in 2024, reflecting both domestic developments in Georgia and international and regional topics.
This study, which analyzes data from 2024, reviews the themes, targets, methods, and sources of gender- and identity-based disinformation. The research dedicates a separate section to disinformation narratives related to the West, while another section focuses specifically on manipulative content tied to Georgia’s internal political and social processes.
As the data analysis shows, both local and foreign malicious actors use this topic not only to violate individual rights but also as a political tool. In addition to stigmatizing specific groups, they fuel anti-Western and anti-liberal sentiments.
The research analyzes information identified and verified by the fact-checking platform “Myth Detector” between January 1 and December 31, 2024, containing elements of gender- or identity-based disinformation.
Author: Tamar Kintsurashvili
The following report is based on materials prepared by fact-checkers from “Myth Detector.”
Fact-checking by: Maiko Ratiani, Tinatin Tvauri, Ani Kistauri, Tekla Kharazishvili, Tsisia Kirvalidze, Davit Robakidze, Mariam Talakhadze, Arabella Kordzakhia, Giorgi Minashvili, Mariam Dangadze.
Design: Mariam Tsutskiridze
Cover Photo: ShutterStock, Anton Vierietin
Link: Gender- and Identity-Based Disinformation