have done great work recently in promoting the language, the culture, but also minority rights on
digital media.
Secondly, states have to be more decisive in combatting hate speech. While regulatory
institutions, such as the National Council for Anti-Discrimination, and the reactive work that they
do is helpful and important, it is not enough. States have to be more proactive. Just like minority
communities themselves, governments can also and MUST promote positive images about
minorities, in order to deal with the root causes of racism and hate-speech, which is the lack of
knowledge about the history and the culture of minorities. Therefore, we believe that it is not
enough for minorities to be granted the right to learn about their own history and culture, but the
majority should also be taught about the history and the culture of the minorities living in their
countries. This can be achieved through educational programmes, while also using digital media as
an indispensable platform in today’s world for promoting empathy and tolerance.
Thank you!