Hate speech is based on hatred and includes "all forms of expression which propagate, incite, promote or justify racial hatred, xenophobia, homophobia, anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred based on intolerance" (Council of Europe). Hate speech constitutes a violation of Human Rights.
Hate speech can have an online and an offline dimension, and in both cases, it can have serious consequences for the lives of people who are victims of this type of action.
The Internet can be a channel for the spread of hate messages and insults and can threaten the fundamental values of democratic society. It is important to identify all types of Hate Speech and develop skills, knowledge and attitudes to prevent or reduce them. The Internet must reflect the principles and standards of Human Rights.