How is hate speech being weaponised to silence voices and shrink spaces for dialogue? 🤐
This was the central question explored in a workshop led by our Italian #NoHateEmbassy fellows in October 2025. Participants reflected on how hate speech operates: how we can recognise it, challenge it, and defend freedom of expression in our communities. 👊
Working in small groups, they discussed and debated to identify the main priorities for tackling this phenomenon. The top priority identified 👉 EDUCATION, both in recognising and avoiding hate speech, and in learning to manage emotions and communicate with empathy. 🫠
The group also highlighted how a lack of emotional awareness can contribute to declining public dialogue and the erosion of spaces for open discussion.
