Countering hate speech

Countering hate speech

It starts with words

Hate speech in the form of xenophobia, racism, antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, anti-LGBTQI+ hatred, misogyny and other types of intolerance is on the rise worldwide, spreading faster and further than ever before through social media. Both online and offline, hate speech targets and dehumanizes people and peoples based on who they are – often by actors seeking political gain.   

UNESCO counters hate speech through education and media and information literacy, promotes international standards on freedom of expression to address root causes of hate speech, and supports countries to build effective responses, including by fostering the capacity building of regulators and judicial operators and advocating for enhanced transparency of internet companies.  

Social media 4peace: taking stock of progress achieved, project activities & visibility
2022
UNESCO
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Addressing hate speech: educational responses
UNESCO
2022
UNESCO
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Addressing conspiracy theories: what teachers need to know
2022
UNESCO
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Addressing hate speech on social media: contemporary challenges
UNESCO
2021
Document produced with the financial support of the European Union.
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Media and information literate citizens: think critically, click wisely!
UNESCO
2021
UNESCO
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Online antisemitism: a toolkit for civil society
ISD
2022
In partnership with UNESCO
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Letting the sun shine in: transparency and accountability in the digital age
UNESCO
2021
UNESCO
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Disinformation during the pandemic and Latin America's regulatory response
UNESCO Montevideo
UNESCO
2021
UNESCO
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The “hate speech” policies of major platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic
UNESCO Montevideo
UNESCO
2021
UNESCO
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