WUNRN
Rabat
Plan of Action - Balancing Free Speech & Incitement of Discrimination,
Hatred
Rabat
Plan of Action on the Prohibition of Advocacy of National, Racial or Religious
Hatred that Constitutes Incitement to Discrimination, Hostility or Violence
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Significantly
the action plan emphasized education, dialogue and ‘positive speech’ rather
than criminalization and legislation to counter hate speech. In particular the
use of ‘blasphemy laws’ were rejected and the repeal of such laws was
urged.
Particular
focus was given to:
The
challenge now is to ensure the implementation of the action plan.
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