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112. The Special Rapporteur encourages the establishment of national, independent
regulatory bodies, including representatives of minorities, with powers to monitor
hate speech in the media, receive reports from the public in relation to hate speech,
receive and support complaints, and make recommendations.
113. While recognizing the technical and operational difficulties in combating online
hate speech, the Special Rapporteur encourages States to take specific measures,
including specialized training of law enforcement bodies and prosecutors, to address
hate crimes and incitement to hatred on the Internet, and to exchange information
and best practices at the international level.
114. Internet service providers (ISPs) should establish detailed terms of service,
guidelines and notice-and-takedown procedures regarding hate speech and
incitement, in line with national legislation and international standards, and ensure
transparent implementation of those polices. The Special Rapporteur encourages ISPs
to collaborate with government and civil society organizations to combat hate speech,
including providing adequate channels for the reporting of illegal hateful content
posted on their services.
115. Education to promote intercultural understanding, mutual respect and
tolerance among population groups is essential to eliminating stereotypes and
prejudices against minority communities. Human rights education should be an
important part of school curricula, which should also include the history, culture and
traditions of minority groups as well as their important contribution to enriching our
societies.
116. Media literacy is essential to providing youth and adults with adequate tools
and resources to develop critical thinking in order to question the accuracy, bias and
impact of the information provided by the media. The Special Rapporteur
recommends that States include key functions of media literacy in school curricula at
all stages with special focus on the online environment.
117. The Special Rapporteur welcomes the commendable work of civil society in
conducting public-awareness campaigns to combat hate speech, including on the
Internet. She encourages States to work collaboratively with and support those
organizations and projects, including providing financial support.
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