Freedom of expression and hate speech prevention on the Internet discussed in Kazakhstan

AKIPRESS.COM - An OSCE Programme Office in Nur-Sultan-supported seminar on the protection of freedom of expression and policies to counter hate speech on the Internet took place on September 27 in Semey, Kazakhstan, the OSCE reported.
The seminar was co-organized with the NGO "Legal Media Centre".
Some twenty journalists and representatives of civil society discussed the relationship between media and hate speech policies as well as ways to enhance cooperation between government, civil society and media organizations.
Together with national experts from Kazakhstan, participants also examined a number of electronic resources and print media examples to analyse the vocabulary journalists' use. These real-life case studies offered the participants an insight into the damaging effects of stereotypes in the media.
The event aimed to equip journalists with the tools to counter hate speech in the media and on the Internet, including mechanisms to reduce the potential harm from a malicious Internet environment and destructive behaviour such as trolling, cyber-bullying and hate speech.
A similar seminar will be held in October 2019 in Aktobe.
The event is part of the Office's activities aimed at promoting media freedom and freedom of expression in line with OSCE principles and commitments.