Articles
This section lists articles by project experts and other contributors on the subject of anti-religious hate speech.
Selfies in Auschwitz: The Holocaust on Social Media
With the number of living first-hand witnesses of the Shoah diminishing, digital formats are becoming increasingly important as a resource for remembrance. However, that’s easier said than done – particularly on social media, as trends such as the so-called “Holocaust Challenge” on TikTok and people taking selfies in Auschwitz show.
Plus Ça Change Plus C’Est la Même Chose: Discrimination and the Editors’ Code
In response to its latest public consultation the Editors’ Code Committee is reluctant to concede any more changes despite campaigning efforts by charities including MDI.
Do Muslim Women on TV “Pass The Bechdel Test”?
There is no one definition of what it means to be a Muslim woman, and yet there is an immense pressure for one woman to represent an entire community.
“The Great Reset” – Fear Of A Digital Health Dictatorship
After the “Great Replacement” now comes “The Great Reset”: What is behind it, who is spreading the new conspiracy narrative, and what makes people think the super-rich want to introduce a global health dictatorship?
The Hijab And Secularism In France And Belgium:
Is stigmatising discourse more accepted when it comes from native informants?
French Muslims Weather A Hostile Media Climate
France's hardline governmental and media offensive against "Islamist separatism" is tightening the screws on already marginalised Muslim communities in the country, prompting many French Muslims to consider leaving the country.
Islamist Attack and Right-Wing Extremist Assault Destabilises France
Islamists and right-wing extremists have a common goal: the disruption and destruction of liberal democracy. France was shaken by attacks on October 29th, 2020 - one carried out by an Islamist, one by a right-wing extremist.
Parents Baited Through “SAVE THE CHILDREN” Conspiracy
Conspiracy beliefs also come in pastel colours. The “Save the Children” campaign has transformed alternative-medicine practitioners, make-up artists and Insta-moms into passionate QAmoms, spewing the anti-democratic and antisemitic ideology of QAnon into their social circles. We did some digging on Instagram to find out more.
TikTok Updates Hate Speech Policy
Social media platform TikTok has announced an update to their hate speech policy.
Facebook to Remove Holocaust Denial on the Platform
On October 12th, Facebook announced they are updating their hate speech policy to “prohibit any content that denies or distorts the Holocaust.