Innovative and Human Rights led Approaches to Countering Hate & Extremism Online
Preventing and countering extremism online, as well as applying human rights principles to their policies, is a commitment different sectors and companies are making across the globe. This work is deeply centered in SDG 16, which is focused on achieving peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. In further support of these goals, our live two-part discussion will feature leaders from Facebook and external experts, explore the innovative civil-society approaches used to combate hate and extremism throughout the US, Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, and examine how the Rabat Principles provide a human rights-centered framework for addressing harmful content.