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Theme: Fighting Disinformation

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ABBIE RICHARDS

DISINFORMATION RESEARCHER AND CONTENT CREATOR

Abbie Richards is an outstanding young individual who uses her social media channels to educate and inform people about the broader socio-political framework of disinformation online. She is committed to fighting disinformation, improving democratic discourse, and inspiring other young people to engage in the topic.

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 Abbie Richards is a researcher, content creator, and educator on misinformation with a master’s degree in climate studies. One of her notable achievements is the creation of "The Conspiracy Chart," which visually and systematically organises different types of conspiracy theories and their societal impact. The chart effectively illustrates how conspiracy theories carry a radicalisation potential, showcasing different degrees of conspiracy theories ranging from scepticism and questioning of power to full detachment from reality. Since its online debut in September 2020, the chart has gone viral, generating a better understanding of the complex issue and facilitating discussion.

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She has become a successful social media influencer who uses short videos to debunk false information and explain the mechanism behind disinformation and conspiracy theories by conducting thorough research and obtaining verification from independent experts. Her background as a stand-up comedian enables her to educate and inform a vast online audience about conspiracy theories and disinformation using an informative and humorous style.

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For her remarkable ability to educate and engage a diverse audience using humour, facts, and accessible graphic design, as well as her ability to facilitate a deeper understanding of some of today's most complex and pressing societal issues, Abbie Richards is awarded the WIN WIN Youth Award 2023.

PREVIOUS YOUTH WINNERS

The WIN WIN Youth Award was founded in 2018.

It is an international award that aims to empower and reward young people who play an active role in the creation of a more sustainable future.

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We welcome contributions from individuals, organisations and movements from all over the world, with members between the age 13 to 29. The winner of the WIN WIN Youth Award is awarded 50.000 SEK at the WIN WIN Award ceremony in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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2022

Theme:

Sustainable Aquaculture

Colombia

SARA GUTIERREZ PLATA

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2021

Theme:

Anti-Corruption

REDUVA

Colombia

2020_Youth pristagare

2020

Theme:

Biodiversity

Ethiopia

FORRESTED FOODS - ARIANA YUEN

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2019

Theme:

Sustainable Food

Sweden

MINA SHABBAKI, GÖRKEM ÖLMEZ & NINA LAM

2018_youth pristagare

2018

Theme:

Industrial Symbiosis

JONATAN WESTERDAHL, GUSTAV KRISTENSSON
& JOHAN BLOMSTERBERG

Sweden

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