Words that wound (opens original article in a new tab)

Hate speech and misinformation spread through social media can lead to violence against communities, prompting efforts to counter extremism and promote digital literacy.

• Hate speech often precedes violence by spreading prejudices against communities
• Social media accelerates the spread of false information and hate speech
• Pakistan's National Paigham-i-Aman Committee aims to counter extremism and hate speech
• Hateful rhetoric can quickly lead to real-world violence if left unchecked
• Islamophobic rhetoric is increasing in Europe and North America