During the 55th session of the Human Rights Council, UN Rights Chief Volker Türk urged comprehensive action against religious hatred and discrimination, emphasizing social media's role in combating online hate speech.

UN Rights Chief Volker Türk urges comprehensive action to counter religious hatred and discrimination during the 55th session of the Human Rights Council. Türk emphasized the role of social media in combating online hate speech that may lead to real-world discrimination and violence. He highlighted his office's collaboration with companies to intensify efforts in meeting their human rights responsibilities under the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

March 08, 2024
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