Partners, contacts and institutions, etc.
Victims of hate speech can contact a variety of organizations and institutions at different levels, depending on the nature of the incident and the location. Here are some reliable resources:
International Level
- European Court of Human Rights (ECHR): Handles cases involving violations of human rights, including hate speech.
Website: https://prd-echr.coe.int/
- United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR): Offers resources and mechanisms to report human rights violations, including hate speech.
Website: https://www.ohchr.org/en/ohchr_homepage
- Amnesty International: Provides support and advocacy for victims of human rights violations, including hate speech.
Website: https://www.amnesty.org/en/
- Human Rights Watch: Conducts research and advocacy on human rights issues globally, including hate speech.
Website: https://www.hrw.org/
European Level
- Council of Europe – No Hate Speech Movement: A campaign to combat hate speech and promote human rights online.
Website: https://www.coe.int/en/web/no-hate-campaign
- European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA): Provides advice and research on fundamental rights, including the impact of hate speech.
Website: https://fra.europa.eu/en
- INACH (International Network Against Cyber Hate): A network that tackles online hate speech across Europe.
Website: https://www.inach.net/
National Level
- National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs): Most countries in Europe have a national human rights institution that handles complaints about discrimination and hate speech. These institutions are more appropriate for filing an official complaint and seeking legal recourse.
Learn more: https://ennhri.org/about-nhris/
- Equality Bodies: Each country within the EU and Council of Europe members typically has an equality body or ombudsman that handles complaints of discrimination and hate speech.
- Police: You should report hate speech directly to the local or national police, especially if it involves threats, violence, or other criminal behavior. This ensures that the matter is investigated as a criminal offense.
- Interpol: For cross-border cases involving hate speech, particularly online, you may also contact Interpol if there is a need for international coordination.
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