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Date(s) - 09/06/2021
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Countering Hate Speech:ICES Webinar Series 2021
The series will explore the impact of hate speech in diverse societies, discuss the role of mainstream and digital media in promoting hate speech, disinformation, and stereotypes, and train advocates to develop creative counter-narratives and relate persuasive stories that are evidence-based, ethical, and effective.
This is a five-part webinar series to be held every Wednesday in June, from 5.30pm to 7pm IST.
9th of June 2021: The Power of Language
• Understanding how the current media landscape – across digital and mainstream spaces – contributes to the proliferation of hate speech and exploring ways of countering these polarized narratives.
– Speakers: Jamila Najmudin (Daily Mirror), Deepanjalie Abeywardene (Verite Research), Ishara Danasekara (independent reporter), Mahishaa Balraj (Hashtag Generation)
Register now at tinyurl.com/ICES2021