Unboxing Hate Speech
European Impulses for Respect and Solidarity on the Web
Digital Conference – 18 February 2021
Hatred, exclusion and verbal violence pose a growing threat to our democracies. Hate speech violates human rights, corrodes solidarity and the culture of debate and drives people out of the public arena.
What must European political institutions and civil society do to actively combat online hate speech while also defending freedom of speech? What part does the Council of Europe play as a guardian of human rights and democracy? What experience has been gained to date in the individual member states? What work is being done by European civil society organisations?
We will unpack hate speech and discuss counter-strategies with politicians, researchers and representatives of tech businesses and civil society – and with you. Join us on 18 February 2021 at the online conference Unboxing Hate Speech: European Impulses for Respect and Solidarity on the Web.
The event is jointly organised by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, the German Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection.
Speakers
Unboxing Hate Speech: Open Workspace
We all know the upsides of the internet – and the downsides. Far too often, we encounter people who are using it to spread hatred. We invite you to discuss and try out practical defences together with members of the online community who have themselves experienced hate speech. What are the “dos and don’ts” to keep in mind – from counter-speech to legal action?
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