International Day for Countering Hate Speech

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(Part 1) Global Conference on Promoting Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue and Tolerance in Countering Hate Speech.

September 17, 2026

General Discussion and Closing of the UN Secretary-General's Global conference on interfaith and interreligious dialogue and tolerance for countering hate speech pursuant to resolution 77/318. Hate speech, a recognized risk factor and indicator of atrocity crimes, may lead to hate crimes, discrimination and violence, and in the most serious cases, even to genocide and other atrocity crimes, leaving devastating impacts on targeted individuals and groups and on society as a whole. This is why mobilizing against hatred of all kinds is a key priority for the United Nations, in accordance with the United Nations Charter and international human rights. In this context, pursuant to United Nations General Assembly resolutions A/RES/77/318 and A/RES/79/316, as well as General Assembly decision 80/542, the United Nations is convening a Global Conference on Promoting Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue and Tolerance in Countering Hate Speech at the United Nations Headquarters in New ...

Transcending Hate through Sport.

June 26, 2026

Organized by the World Jewish Congress and What Matters as part of the Together Through Sports initiative, in partnership with the UN Office of the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect. The program will feature perspectives from international sport governing bodies, football leadership, the diplomatic community, and senior United Nations representatives, while also highlighting historical examples of the intersection between sport, society, propaganda, identity, and human rights. Watch the Transcending Hate through Sport (WJC Side event)! General Assembly

Observance of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech 2026.

June 18, 2026

High-level event to mark the 5th International Day for Countering Hate Speech focused on partnerships and coalition building, with emphasis on practical approaches and tools for countering hate speech. International Day for Countering Hate Speech 2026 "The power of partnerships in countering speech" 02:43:29 Meetings & Events

Sport and the Gardens of the Righteous:Educating for Shared Humanity.

June 17, 2026

International Day for Countering Hate Speech 2026 Side Event. Related Sites and Documents: Programme . Watch port and the Gardens of the Righteous: Educating for Shared Humanity (International Day for Countering Hate Speech 2026 Side Event)! Live Meetings & Events

Why we use hate speech?

November 12, 2025

Hate speech is any kind of communication that attacks or uses discriminatory language with reference to a person or a group based on their religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, colour, descent, gender or other identity factor.

Focus on the consequences of hate and intolerance.

October 03, 2025

Hate has no place in our societies. Although it may take many forms, the consequences of hate and intolerance are always harmful. We can all take action by challenging hate wherever we may see it , supporting vulnerable communities and sharing messages of tolerance and solidarity.