Hate speech and incitement to hatred against minorities in the media 2015, para. 51
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Hate speech has been described as "the special scourge of minorities and indigenous peoples". Unfortunately, hate speech and incitement to hatred are on the rise in many countries across all continents and these hateful messages are frequently transmitted through traditional media and the Internet. A number of factors are involved in making minority groups the targets of hate speech in the media.