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United Airlines pilot suspended for his social media post describing Hamas terrorists as 'brave people'

New York: A United Airlines pilot was temporarily removed from work for his online comments on the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The comment was flagged as ‘disturbing’ as Ibrahim R Mossallam, responsible for the safety of passengers while working as a pilot, called the Hamas terrorists “brave people”.

Combatting hate speech is a shared responsibility: UN General Assembly President

Countering hate speech is a key component of atrocity prevention, UN General Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi said on Monday, calling for more global action towards eradicating it. 

We must work together to reign in ‘toxic and destructive’ hate speech

With hate spreading lightning fast on social media and “mega spreaders” using divisive rhetoric to inspire thousands, the United Nations is calling for concerted global efforts to combat hate speech.

Countering ‘dark age of intolerance’ starts by tackling hate speech

From institutionalized racism to genocide, the roots are the same, according to people on the frontlines of change who shared their stories with UN News ahead of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, observed on Sunday.

UN’s rights council adopts ‘fake news’ resolution, States urged to take tackle hate speech

At the UN Human Rights Council on Friday, Member States adopted a plan of action to tackle disinformation, at the request of Ukraine and with widespread – but not universal - support.

UN Chief: ‘We need to make lying wrong again’, curb hate speech

New York: The UN Secretary-General warned on Tuesday that “hatred takes root in the soil of ignorance” of historical facts, science, and the human qualities which “bind all people together.”

Hate speech on Facebook poses ‘acute challenges to human dignity’: UN expert

New York: An independent UN human rights expert called on Wednesday for Facebook’s Oversight Board to give greater consideration to the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities before making decisions over controversial content, particularly involving hate speech.  

Guinea: Steer clear of campaign hate speech, top UN officials warn

New York: Given the history of intercommunal violence in Guinea, two high-level UN Officials voiced concern on Tuesday over the risk of “incitement to hostility, discrimination or violence” as the country gears up for elections on 18 October.

Hate speech exacerbating societal, racial tensions with ‘deadly consequences around the world’, say UN experts

New York: Hate speech, both online and offline, has “exacerbated societal and racial tensions, inciting attacks with deadly consequences around the world”, according to an open letter released on Monday by nearly two dozen independent United Nations experts.

Hate speech ‘on notice’ as UN chief launches new plan to ‘identify, prevent and confront’ growing scourge

New York, June 19 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has declared war on hate speech, telling Member States on Tuesday, that we all need to “do better at looking out for each other”.

Praising Roma’s contributions in Europe, UN expert urges end to rising intolerance and hate speech

New York, Apr 9 (IBNS): An independent United Nations expert called on Monday for immediate action to end discrimination and combat racist rhetoric against Roma, Europe’s largest minority group.