An Important Step in Combating Disinformation in Mezitli: “In Pursuit of Truth”

In a collaboration between the Mersin University Faculty of Communication and the Mezitli District Directorate of National Education, a program was organized for principals of public and private schools to raise awareness about combating disinformation and promoting media literacy.

Aligned with the "Century of Türkiye Education Model" and the Ministry of National Education’s Circular No. 2026/70, the program featured the "Visual Anatomy of Disinformation" exhibition, curated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hacı Mehmet Acar from the Vocational School of Social Sciences. This was followed by a panel discussion titled "In Pursuit of Truth: Disinformation, Media Literacy, and Verification Methods." Moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Berna Arslan from the Faculty of Communication, the panel included contributions from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Canan Dural Tasouji (Faculty of Communication), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hacı Mehmet Acar (Vocational School of Social Sciences), and Dr. Gülten Acar (Lecturer at the Vocational School of Social Sciences). The discussion covered the societal impacts of disinformation, access to accurate information in digital media, and verification techniques used to identify false information.

The program, which was also attended by Prof. Dr. Aslıhan Ardıç Çobaner, Dean of the Mersin University Faculty of Communication, began with an opening address by Mehmet Badas, the Mezitli District Director of National Education. The event concluded with a Q&A session, a presentation of flowers, and a group photograph. We extend our gratitude to everyone who contributed to this program, which helps foster media literacy in educational institutions, strengthens awareness regarding access to accurate information, and enhances institutional cooperation in the fight against disinformation.