UNiting Against Hate

Author: United Nations

<p>The devastating effect of hatred is sadly nothing new. However, its scale and impact are now amplified by new communications technologies. Hate speech including online has become one of the most common ways of spreading divisive rhetoric on a global scale, threatening peace around the world.</p><p>In UNiting Against Hate, a new eight-part United Nations podcast, we will show how hate speech manifests itself in different parts of the world, showcasing the work of activists who are bringing about positive change.</p>
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UNiting Against Hate episode 8: Does Costa Rica have the answers?
Episode 8
Tuesday, 24 January, 2023

Costa Rica is known for its strong democracy, pro-human rights stance, and deep respect of the rule of law, so it was a shock when the 2018 general elections ushered in an unprecedented polarization of Costa Rican society.This shift was accompanied by a sharp rise in hate speech and expressions of discrimination and xenophobia.In the last episode of this season of UNiting Against Hate, Katy Dartford looks at the ways that the country, with strong support from the UN, decided to confront the problem.Find out more about the UN's #NoToHate campaign here.Music: Backcomb, KetsaLike and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, to ensure you don’t miss an episode!