Events
Virtual discussion "Race" and Racism: Roots of Atrocity Crimes
Date: 26 October 2022
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm EDT (New York time)
Place: Vitrual
Register: here
Join us for a discussion that focuses on the relationship of so-called “race theory” and racism to the committing of atrocity crimes and genocide, and how the belief in “race” shaped the history and the legacy of the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans, the Holocaust and the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The discussion is Episode 8 of the "Beyond the long shadow: engaging with difficult histories" live discussion series.
Combating Holocaust and Genocide Denial
Date: 15 July 2022
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am EDT (New York time)
Place: Register for event on Zoom
The UN Office of the Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide (OSAPG) and the Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights invite you to join an event launching the new UN policy paper, “Combating Holocaust and Genocide Denial: Protecting Survivors, Preserving Memory, and Promoting Prevention.”
This new resource provides guidance for national governments, the United Nations system, and other relevant actors, including social media companies, to respond effectively to these phenomena using a victim-centered and human rights-based approach, consistent with the United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech. It is comprehensive and holistic, concerning recognizing and condemning Holocaust and genocide denial and distortion; combating these phenomena through law, online, and through education; and preventing them through memorialization and other transitional justice measures.
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Informal High-level Meeting to mark the commemoration of the first International Day for Countering Hate Speech
Date: 20 June 2022
Time: 10:00 am EDT (New York time)
Place: General Assembly Hall
This event will contribute to spearheading political support to develop strategies to identify, address and counter hate speech at the national and global levels, taking into account, as appropriate, the United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech. The meeting will be webcast live on UN WebTV. See the letter from the President of the General Assembly.
Role of education to address the root causes of hate speech and advance inclusion, non discrimination, and peace
Date: Friday 17 June 2022
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm EDT (New York time)
Place: Trusteeship Chamber
The Kingdom of Morocco and the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention have the honor to invite you to a High Level Event to mark the celebration of the 1st International Day for Countering Hate Speech, 18 June of each year, that was proclaimed by the General Assembly landmark resolution A/RES/75/309. It will serve as a momentous manifestation to spearhead political support to develop strategies to identify, address and counter hate speech at the national and global levels. It will also highlight the positive role of education in tackling hate speech, while showcasing good practices from Member States, the United Nations agencies and civil society actors.
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Fighting Hate Speech: Global Perspectives
Date: 16 June 2022
Time: 9:00-10:30 am EDT (New York time)
The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), jointly with the Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme and the United Nations Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery, and the Outreach Programme on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, to mark the first International Day for Countering Hate Speech, is organizing a virtual event to recognize the significant role of higher education and academics, in the global efforts to promote human dignity and inclusion in times when dissemination of hatred is alarming and rising. Please visit Academic Impact for the details of this event.
The role of civil society in tackling hate speech
Date: 23 May 2022
Time: 1-2 pm EDT
The UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect (OSAPG) would like to invite you to a webinar on “The role of civil society in tackling hate speech”. The webinar will focus on the role of civil society to address and counter hate speech. The session will highlight good practices, challenges and opportunities in this regard. It will also provide examples of partnerships between civil society and other relevant actors to address hate speech and promote positive narratives.
Speakers include:
- Ms. Claire Thomas, Deputy Director at Minority Rights Group
- Dr. Sanjana Hattotuwa, Special Advisor at ICT4Peace Foundation
- Mr. Javier Pallero, Director of Policy & International Programs at Access Now
The speakers will share their observations on the role and the importance of civil society in tackling hate speech.
Contemporary trends and challenges in hate speech
Date: 16 May 2022
Time: 2:30pm EDT
The UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect (OSAPG) would like to invite you to a webinar on “Contemporary trends and challenges in hate speech”. The webinar will focus on ideas and initiatives on how to identify hate speech, mitigate it online and offline, and what role different actors play in developing and applying effective countermeasures. The session provides an opportunity to evaluate recent policy initiatives and explore solutions for issues that are not yet adequately addressed.
Speakers include Fernand de Varennes, Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues, Iain Levine, Senior Human Rights Director at Meta, and Barbora Bukowska, Senior Director for Law and Policy at ARTICLE 19. The speakers will share their observations on contemporary trends and challenges in hate speech especially and how they impact contemporary societies.
This is the first of a series of three webinars on hate speech organized by OSAPG in the lead up to, and in preparation of, the first commemoration of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech established in June 2021 by General Assembly resolution A/RES/75/309 on “Promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue and tolerance in countering hate speech.” The International Day will be celebrated for the first time on Monday, 20 June 2022. The webinars will feature guest speakers who will discuss and offer perspectives on different aspects of the hate speech phenomenon and raise public awareness on the importance of addressing and countering hate speech in line with international human rights standards.