As a part of the regular programme for Communication and Information, UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty prepared in cooperation with a series of YouTube videos about the hate speech and gender stereotypes against women in virtual space in Kyrgyzstan. It shares the stories of four following civil activists:
- Asel Sooronbaeva - media trainer, editor-in-chief of
- Atyr Abdrakhmatova - former Ombudsperson
- Klara Sooronkulova - politician
- Orazaiym Narmatova - social activist
All videos are available in Kyrgyz language with Russian subtitles.
In early 2024, Kyrgyzstan had internet penetration of around 80% with almost 5.5 million users in the country. Social media were used by 43.5% of the population - 2.95 million users.
Hate speech in the form of xenophobia, racism, antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, anti-LGBTQI+ hatred, misogyny and other types of intolerance is on the rise worldwide, spreading faster and further than ever before through social media. Both online and offline, hate speech targets and dehumanizes people and peoples based on who they are 鈥 often by actors seeking political gain.
UNESCO counters hate speech through education and media and information literacy, promotes international standards on freedom of expression to address root causes of hate speech, and supports countries to build effective responses, including by fostering the capacity building of regulators and judicial operators and advocating for enhanced transparency of internet companies.
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