No Hate Embassy Manual for CSOs: Guidelines on Addressing Hate Speech

Aims of the tool

It serves as a guide to fostering inclusion, promoting democratic values, and preventing the spread of harmful ideologies among young people. By translating insights and findings into concrete strategies, the manual aims to create lasting impact by equipping key stakeholders to tackle hate speech effectively and sustainably.

Description of the tool

This manual addresses the alarming rise of hate speech in Europe and its neighbouring regions. Amid growing extremism and deepening political divisions, hate speech has become increasingly pervasive, particularly in online spaces. This has contributed to the normalization of discrimination, exclusion, and violence, creating an urgent need for proactive and preventive measures.

It also highlights the critical role of youth engagement, critical thinking, and media literacy in countering hate speech. Youth workers, educators, and civil society organizations (CSOs) are uniquely positioned to empower young people to challenge extremist narratives, promote democratic values, and build inclusive societies. Given that young people are both key targets and contributors to hate speech narratives, preventive approaches tailored to this group are essential.