2012-11-06 19:03:13

Countries must combat Internet racism – UN independent expert


November 06, 2012: The surge in websites that promote hate speech and racism requires States to implement measures to combat online extremism without curbing freedom of speech, a United Nations independent expert said on Monday.
β€œThe increase of extremist hate websites, the use of the Internet and social media by extremist groups and individuals to propagate hate speech and incite racial violence, and the increased number of incidents of racist violence and crimes prompted by racist content on the Internet remain to be addressed, despite the adoption of positive measures,” the Special Rapporteur on Racism, Mutuma Ruteere, told the General Assembly in New York, during the presentation of two reports, one on racism on the Internet and the other on extremist political parties, movements and groups.
In relation to his report on racism on the Internet, Mr. Ruteere called for greater cooperation on this issue among governments, international bodies, the private sector, civil society and local communities, and stressed that a cohesive approach developed through dialogue is needed.
However, the Special Rapporteur emphasized that any measures taken to counter online racism should not limit the right to freedom of expression and opinion and should comply with international human rights law.








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