Stay Online and Safe

Youth exposure to high levels of cyberbullying and hate speech in the public sphere has a significant impact on self-confidence and self-esteem. This situation leads to exclusion and stigmatization. Some of the national minorities or many immigrant youth are in a state of hiding or rejecting their own identity, as a result of marginalization and discrimination, due to the desire to be accepted by others. Therefore, young people who face different types of hate speech or online harassment -especially young minorities or immigrants- need to feel safe to develop their self-esteem and self-respect. Above all, young people should develop special skills to help them deal with the different types of online discrimination they face.

Objectives:
1. To ensure that young people have online responsibility during the implementation of the youth exchange; develop the ability to think critically and recognize fake news.
2. Increasing participation in the fight against fake news and online hate speech in planning and running a campaign, informing about the negative effects of hate speech and online disinformation.
3. Promoting European values such as non-discrimination, tolerance, and respect for cultural diversity, and developing social inclusion opportunities for fewer opportunities exposed to cyberbullying.