Post by UNESCO

346 million pieces of harmful content were removed from major online platforms in a single quarter. The scale of harmful content online highlights an important reality: countering hate speech cannot rely on moderation and regulation alone. As digital platforms, algorithms and emerging technologies continue to shape how information spreads, people need the skills to critically assess content, recognize harmful narratives, and engage responsibly online. This is one of the key messages explored in UNESCO's new issue brief, Media and Information Literacy: Combating Hate Speech in the Digital Age, which examines how education and critical engagement with information can help strengthen information integrity and resilience in today's digital environments. 📖 Read the issue brief: https://unes.co/1f5ycy #NoToHate #MediaAndInfoLiteracy #SocialMedia4Peace