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 […]
Ghana Commission for UNESCO Inaugurates Executive Committee
The Ghana Commission for UNESCO on Tuesday, 12th May 2026 marked a significant institutional milestone with the inauguration of its new Executive Committee. The Committee, nominated by H.E the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama was sworn in by the Honourable Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu who also serves as the Chairperson of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO. The inauguration fulfils a statutory requirement of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO Act, 2023 (Act 1104), which mandates that the […]
UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence
The application period is currently open. Find the application form here to submit your application before June 19, 2026 at midnight (GMT+2). The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence rewards significant activities in the scientific, artistic, cultural and communication fields aimed at the promotion of a spirit of tolerance and non-violence. The Prize was established […]
2027 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
Since 1998, the L’Oréal–UNESCO Prize For Women in Science (also known as the L’Oréal–UNESCO International Awards), annually recognizes five outstanding women scientists, alternating each year between Life Sciences (even years) and Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science (odd years), and honoring researchers whose work has made significant contributions to the advancement of science. Each laureate, […]
