On April 14, 2014, the terrorist organization Boko Haram kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls from the town of Chibok, Nigeria. Around the world, the crime became epitomized by the slogan #BringBackOurGirls -- but in Nigeria, government officials called the crime a hoax, confusing and delaying efforts to rescue the girls. In this powerful talk, journalist Stephanie Busari points to the Chibok tragedy to explain the deadly danger of fake news and what we can do to stop it.

Stephanie Busari: How fake news does real harm

How fake news does real harm

Fake news about the Chibok girls being a hoax hindered rescue efforts, illustrating the lethal impact of misinformation.

A 'proof of life' video rekindled hope and negotiations for the Chibok girls, showing media's power to alter narratives.

As digital publishers, we bear the responsibility to question and verify information before sharing, combating fake news.