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Public discussion: “Enough of hate speech”

Human Rights House Zagreb and GONG will hold a public discussion and launch initiatives to combat hate speech (in Croatian).

Published: September 29, 2016

When: Friday, 30. September 2016 10.30-11.30
Where: Zagreb, Hrvatsko novinarsko društvo (Croatian Journalists’ Association)
Host: Human Rights House Zagreb and GONG
More info: www.facebook.com/events/626007240903818/

They will present the publication “Govor mržnje i neprihvatljiv govor: vodič za političare/ke,” a guide to better familiarise politicians and public figures with the standards that apply to hate speech and unacceptable speech.

They will also present DostajeMrznje.org, an online platform that combines the procedures for reporting unacceptable speech in the public space.

The following speakers will take part in the discussion:

Mitre Georgiev, Human Rights House Zagreb
Sunèica Brnardić, Center for Peace Studies
Sara Lalic, Center for Peace Studies

The discussion and publications will be in Croatian.

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Croatia – Zagreb

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