Hate Speech: Can words kill?

 


As online environments have become echo chambers for strengthening digital literacy as part of global citizenship education has become more important than ever. Addressing hateful rhetoric, whether online or in real life, comes easier when one is equipped with sufficient knowledge and skills to identify and counteract hate speech. The United Nations campaign #NoToHate offers insights on how to learn and share knowledge on issues related to tackling hate speech. 

Hate speech and real harm.

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