Covering Hate Speech: A Guide for Journalists
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 […]
UNESCO launches issue brief on Media and Information Literacy to counter hate speech in the digital age
As online hate speech, disinformation and harmful digital content continue to grow worldwide, UNESCO’s new issue brief highlights the essential role of Media and Information Literacy (MIL) in strengthening information integrity, critical thinking and resilient societies. On 18 June, International Day for Countering Hate Speech, UNESCO will launch Media and Information Literacy: Combating Hate Speech in the […]
