This year, UNESCO International Day of Education Against Hate Speech.
The United Nations agency said education and teachers play an important role in countering hate speech.
UNESCO said hate speech is a phenomenon that has snowballed in recent years due to the use of social media and is damaging the fabric of society.
“Hate speech can foster prejudice and discrimination and enable and normalize violence,” the UN agency said.
UNESCO called on Member States to prioritize education as a tool to promote societies that value human dignity and peace.
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, said: The accelerating spread of hate speech is a threat to all communities.
“Our greatest defense is education, and it must be at the heart of any peace effort.” Azure Said.
“It is our collective duty to enable learners of all ages to dismantle hate speech and lay the foundations for a society that is inclusive, democratic and respects human rights.”
To be successful, Mr Azoulay said it was necessary to do so. We need to better train and support teachers who are on the front lines to overcome this phenomenon.
In celebration of 2024 UNESCO International Day of Education We organized a one-day online training on dismantling hate speech for thousands of teachers from around the world.
This training aims to provide teachers with tools to better spot, respond to, and prevent hate speech incidents.
This training was part of that UNESCO's activities Supporting 194 member states and education experts to combat hate speech through education.
Meanwhile, at United Nations Headquarters in New York, UNESCO brought together ministers, education leaders and educators from around the world to discuss the central role of education in achieving sustainable world peace.
In November 2023, UNESCO's 194 Member States adopted a new Recommendation establishing a global framework in this field.
Recent UNESCO survey A study conducted in 16 countries found that 67 percent of reported internet users had encountered online hate speech.
The survey also revealed that 85% are concerned about the impact and impact of disinformation on their fellow citizens and believe that disinformation is a real threat that can destabilize society. Ta.
The UN agency believes that education offers multiple opportunities to address the root causes of hate speech and sensitize learners of all ages to its forms and consequences online and offline.
This includes equipping learners with skills to recognize and respond to hate and injustice, preparing them to respect the values of diversity and human rights, and recognizing the difference between hate speech and freedom of expression. Includes teaching.
This instrument will shape education systems and policies for decades to come, from laws and policies to curriculum development, teaching practices, learning environments, and assessment.
UNESCO is also promoting anti-racism guidelines and stepping up efforts to tackle racism in textbooks, as well as global efforts to combat anti-Semitism in and through education.
