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08/12/2022

In the US, hate speech—along with all other forms of speech—is protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This protection exists based on the principle that the only way to ensure individuals are truly free to express their ideas is to protect the expression of all ideas, even those that may be distasteful, offensive, or hateful. To be criminalized, hate speech must either directly incite imminent criminal activity or consist of specific threats of violence.

That said, the First Amendment only applies to speech restrictions imposed by the government. Private actors are free to place limitations on speech. As a result, online forum and social media platform providers often impose guidelines and restrictions on hate speech at their discretion.

Learn about other countries’ hate speech laws from the map Hogan Lovells created in coordination with Peacetech Lab! https://www.hoganlovellsbase.com/hatespeechmap

08/01/2022

Did you know that Telegram has been one of the key sources of disinformation on the events in Ukraine? dfrlab analyzed over 230k messages from 27 Telegram channels spreading anti-refugee, pro-Kremlin, and anti-vaccine Polish-language content between March 2019 and May 2022.

The channels portray Ukrainian refugees as dangerous to host countries, while Russian armed forces are generally depicted as liberators. Researchers found evidence that suggests the administrators of some of these accounts might be native Russian speakers.

Learn more about the spread of misinformation through the lens of the Russia-Ukraine War. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.peacetechlab.org/

07/28/2022

Despite great achievements - economic inequalities, disparities in land ownership, and high unemployment persist in South Africa and are exacerbated by issues like migration and the climate crisis. It’s within this context that hateful language has spiked; certain politicians and members of the public have pushed anti-immigrant rhetoric while others have called for the expropriation without compensation of white-owned land, leading to fears that the chasms between and among South Africa’s political, social, and economic classes will only grow larger.

In response, we partnered with South Africa’s Media Monitoring Africa to examine the origins, context, and influence of hateful speech in the country, and this lexicon is the result.

Download the full report at https://www.peacetechlab.org/south-africa-lexicon

07/22/2022

Through our partnership with Oxford University's Democracy and Technology Programme, we are working to create a neutral, independent scientific body that fosters global cooperation to monitor the online information environment. This is what we call The International Panel for the Information Environment (IPIE).

Follow Oxford’s DemTech program at https://demtech.oii.ox.ac.uk/

07/20/2022

“Understanding the legal tools available to combat hate speech is essential in the fight against the many forms of online and offline hate. The Hogan Lovells/Peace Tech Lab digest of major laws available in an interactive map-based tool will be incredibly useful to ADL and help us understand the parameters of the law in numerous jurisdictions. We welcome the effort and appreciate the work.”

– Steven M. Freeman, Vice President, Civil Rights, Anti-Defamation League

07/15/2022

The modern day information environment is poisoned - where misinformation spreads and prevents international peace, causing new conflicts, and even costing lives.

This is why Peacetech Lab, in partnership with Oxford University's Democracy and Technology Programme, is working to create a neutral, independent scientific body that fosters global cooperation to monitor the online information environment, called The International Panel for the Information Environment (IPIE).

The IPIE will convene leading scientists and researchers, including engineers, neuroscientists and sociologists, from around the world. It will assess the magnitude of the misinformation problem, develop standards for a healthy global information environment, and propose solutions.

We know it will be challenging to establish. But we believe the IPIE can ultimately help to save lives and promote social progress by fostering a science-based approach to better understanding and stewarding the global information environment -- not unlike what the IPCC has done for the development of climate science.

Read the full article at https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/07/opinion/global-information-wars-are-threat-planet-this-is-how-we-could-broker-peace/

07/14/2022

We asked our partner of three years, Hogan Lovells to develop answers to a series of questions regarding laws and regulations around the world governing online hate, and this interactive map is the result of our collaboration.

As our CEO Sheldon Himelfarb notes, “The cornerstone of Sustainable Development Goal 16, ‘Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions’ is the Rule of Law. Knowing what your rights are, and how to exercise those rights, strengthens the fight against power being used arbitrarily. The Rule of Law is central to this interactive map.”

With the growth of the internet and social media use, there has been a surge in the distribution of online hate. Our hope is that this map will be used as a valuable resource to combat hate speech and promote greater peace both online and off.

View the map at https://www.hoganlovellsbase.com/hatespeechmap

06/27/2022

We’re honored to have been chosen by Hogan Lovells as their "Global Citizenship Partner." This partnership has produced important and valuable tools for global - including the new interactive map of online hate speech laws around the world, including in the U.S., the U.K., Europe and China, which covers 20 jurisdictions and was created to empower individuals to know their rights.

Learn more at https://www.law360.com/pulse/articles/1505659/hogan-lovells-teams-up-with-nonprofit-to-fight-online-hate

06/22/2022

In honor of , we bring you music for peace.
International Peace Honors was founded as a celebration for peace - to honor individuals who've dedicated their life towards more equality and harmony in this often turmoil world.

This year, we were fortunate to have amazing performances by Buika, Hauser, and Il Volo and Fonseca. Watch the replay at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQYNHtkDKGE&t=1340s

06/20/2022

commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans.
We're proud of this country's progress since that period in history, however, we have a lot more work to do.
Let's be aware of the racial injustice that continues today, and make efforts towards achieving greater understanding and equality.

At PeaceTech Lab, we're working towards more equality and peace through the prevention of hate speech and the spread of misinformation. Learn more at https://www.peacetechlab.org/

06/09/2022

We are thrilled to announce we will be featured in the 'Designing Peace' exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, in New York City, opening this Friday, June 10th. The exhibition will spotlight our Hate Speech Lexicons, alongside other international programs. The exhibition will run through September 4th, 2023!

We hope to see you there! https://www.cooperhewitt.org/2022/04/07/designing-peace-to-open-in-june-at-cooper-hewitt/

06/08/2022

Today is World Oceans Day and this year’s theme is “Revitalization: collective action for the ocean,” which raises awareness on the impact of human actions on the ocean.

Our planet is connected by one ocean which covers 70% of Earth. But, plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats to ocean health worldwide. It has negatively affected 88% of studied marine species and it's estimated that up to 90% of seabirds and 52% of sea turtles ingest plastic.

Let’s do our part by being mindful of taking care of our oceans. There are many solutions to plastic pollution that you can participate in today.

Learn more at:
https://www.oceanicsociety.org/resources/7-ways-to-reduce-ocean-plastic-pollution-today/

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International Peace Honors, presented by PeaceTech Lab, is a global celebration to recognize the efforts and achievements of tireless activists and humanitarian leaders in creating a more prosperous and peaceful world.

On Sunday, December 6th, 2020 at 8:00 pm EST./5 PM PT. people from around the world will be able to join our honorees virtually to hear their stories of social and environmental impact, enjoy musical performances, and the most important, take action to shape a more peaceful future. Stay tuned for more!

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