Hate speech and incitement to hatred 2012, para. 59
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Human rights education should not, however, be limited to schoolchildren. Strong information campaigns by public authorities or others can raise awareness about hate speech and the harm that it causes and about the continued importance of a culture of tolerance and peace and its associated ethics. In some instances, responses to offences under article 20 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights may include such campaigns to spread messages of tolerance and respect for others' rights.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Education
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
Children
Year
2012
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2012), A/67/357, para. 59.