Manual on hate speech

On the basis of all the applicable texts on freedom of expression and the case law of the European Court of Human Rights and other bodies, the author, Anne Weber identifies certain parameters that make it possible to distinguish expressions which, although sometimes insulting, are fully protected by the right to freedom of expression from those which do not enjoy that protection.

Starting Points. Three studies about online hate speech and ways to address it

While preparing the No Hate Speech Movement, the Council of Europe Youth Department commissioned three “mapping” studies on the realities of hate speech and young people and projects and campaigns on the topic. This report has been published as a resource for the activists, youth leaders, researchers, partners and decision makers associated with the project and the online campaign.

Combating Hate Speech through Human Rights Education

The purpose of this publication is to capture in a comprehensive way, the training and learning process of the Pilot Training Seminar, the findings of the Expert Meeting, and the inspiring elements of the mapped initiatives. These three legs (educational – Pilot Training Seminar, practical – mapped initiatives, and strategic – Expert Meeting) should allow other actors to further use and multiply the results of the project at a national and European level.

United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech

This Strategy and Plan of Action concretes ways in which the United Nations can play its part in addressing hate speech around the world while upholding freedom of opinion and expression, in collaboration with Governments, civil society, the private sector and other partners.

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression

In a world of rising calls for limits on hate speech, international human rights law provides standards to govern State and company approaches to online expression. In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression explains how those standards provide a framework for Governments considering regulatory options and companies determining how to respect human rights online.

Hate crime recording and data collection practice across the EU

This report provides rich and detailed information on hate crime recording and data collection systems across the EU, including any systemic cooperation with civil society. It can support efforts to strengthen recording and data collection as well as capacity-building activities to counter hate crime – essential elements of effectively combating prejudice, supporting victims and fostering inclusive societies.