As such, it may expose those targeted to discrimination, abuse including violence, but also social and economic exclusion. When left unchecked, expressions of hatred can even harm social cohesion, peace and development, as it lays the ground for conflicts and tensions, wide scale human rights violations, including atrocity crimes.
Addressing and countering hate speech is, therefore, a necessity and requires a holistic approach, mobilizing society as a whole. Whether as members of States, the private sector, the media and internet corporations, faith leaders, educators, actors of civil society, those affected by hate speech, youth, or simply as an individual, we all have the moral duty of speaking out firmly against instances of hate speech and a crucial role to play in countering this scourge. https://www.un.org/en/hate-speech/impact-and-prevention/why-tackle-hate-speech
https://www.un.org/en/hate-speech/take-action/engage
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