We are pleased to announce that we have some exciting news regarding the second webinar. We are currently planning to organise to organise another Ask-Me-Anything at a later point in May. We kindly request your patience while we process the membership applications. Please note that we are still accepting membership sign-ups. If you have not yet completed the form, you can access it here: https://bit.ly/oasiismembershipform.

You can also contribute to the strategies that will shape OASIIS's future, by nominating yourself or your organisation for a seat on the advisory council. Please note that a separate nomination form is required for this purpose, which will put you or your organisation in the running for the subsequent election to choose representatives for all the subregions. The nomination form will be shared in the next newsletter, so keep an eye out if you're interested in applying.

Do you know of any organisations or networks in your country that might be interested in what we're doing here at OASIIS? If you know of any that align with our mission and values, please spread the word. The infographic below is for your reference.

We know how important it is to find a convenient time for everyone, so here is the poll for the next Ask-Me-Anything webinar again. This will help us to ensure that the next session is scheduled at a time that suits most people. The AMA is here to help you learn more about the advisory council and how its members are elected.

Here is a list of upcoming events:

The annual International Journalism Festival in Perugia is the place to be for this week to catch up on all topics related to journalism, including fact-checking and verification. You can find the programme here, and recordings will also be available later.

The TMF Journal Conference 2025/2026 in Bangkok on 29 April 2026 will focus on key discussion topics such as the changing landscape of media ethics and producer responsibility in the age of AI; the role of media organisations and the government in creating a safe media environment; and how to use technology and data to increase transparency and reduce the effects of media distortion.

Catch up on previous workshops and events from the past few weeks, including noteworthy discussions from International Fact-Checking Day 2026.

BOOM held a webinar to discuss how AI is exacerbating information warfare, using the Israel-Iran-US conflict as a recent example. You can read about it here and follow the discussion below: 

This VERA Files article is a summary of the presentation by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) team on the findings of the annual State of the Fact-Checkers Report, tying them back to trends witnessed in the Philippine information landscape. Watch the presentation and read the report here.

Every so often, fact-checkers and journalists need to be reminded why their work matters. This commentary from NepalFactCheck.org, complete with a seven-point list, is highly relevant to much of Asia and Oceania, where the challenge of fact-checking is multifaceted and nuanced, but nevertheless one that requires champions. As point 6 highlights, 'fact-checking encourages more fact-checking'.

If you know of any other upcoming events in your region or country that you would like to share, especially if they are available online, please get in touch with us.

Should you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or [email protected].

The OASIIS Team