Uniting against hate: empowering youth to stop online hate speech. Our finger is all we need to stop hate and racism. It’ll only take you 10 seconds. Use your power. Stop online hate speech!
In the face of a global surge in hate speech and hate crimes, recent events have underscored a troubling reality: a 250% increase in racial hate speech following the tragic murder of George Floyd. Spain for example, witnessed a 40% uptick in racist hate speech on social media throughout 2023.
This alarming trend is not confined to a single location; it’s a growing concern across Europe.
Researchers, employing machine-learning analysis, scrutinized 59 million posts across 1,150 online hate communities spanning popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, 4Chan, and Telegram. Despite social media platforms’ policies against hate speech, the issue persists, necessitating urgent action.
Empowering young individuals is crucial in this fight against hate speech. The video produced by YMCA Spain explores the impact of this empowerment, urging everyone to use their power – a simple click – to stop online hate speech.
Take 10 seconds, use your finger, and be a part of the movement to create a safer and more inclusive digital space across Europe. Together, we can make a difference!
