06/18/2026
Today, June 18th, is the International Day for Countering Hate Speech.
In June of 2019, the United Nations officially launched the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech. It was established by the UN General Assembly to address the global proliferation of hate speech and xenophobia, recognizing these as catalysts for dehumanization that frequently precedes real-world violence and atrocities.
Awareness is just the first step, ACTION is what changes the narrative. Swipe through to see the UN's "Engage" guidelines on how to safely counter hate speech when you encounter it.
How are you choosing to say today? Let's build a safer digital space together. 👇