International Day of Commemoration for Victims of Genocide

The Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech sets out the commitment of the United Nations to address and counter hate speech . Commitment 1: Monitor and analyse hate speech. Commitment 2: Address root causes, drivers and actions of hate speech. Commitment 3: Engage and support the victims of hate speech. Commitment 4: Convene relevant actors. Commitment 5: Engage with new and traditional media. Commitment 6: Use technology. Commitment 7: Use education as a tool for addressing and countering hate speech. Commitment 8: Foster peaceful, inclusive and just societies to address the root causes and drivers of hate speech. Commitment 9: Engaging in advocacy. Commitment 10: Developing guidance for external communications. Commitment 11: Leveraging partnerships. Commitment 12: Building the skills of United Nations staff. Commitment 13: Supporting member states.

Here are a few ideas: Educate yourself : Learn about the warning signs and causes of genocide. Use your knowledge to counter the spread of disinformation and misinformation. Get involved : Become familiar with organizations that work to protect human rights and prevent genocide. Follow the United Nations #NoToHate campaign to learn more and counter the spread of hate speech. Foster a culture of mutual respect : Promote a culture of peace and non-violence that includes respect for diversity and non-discrimination. This way we can build societies that are resilient to the risk of genocide.