Webinar explores the rise in hate speech crimes on the basis of faith or belief

Our office hosted a webinar on 'Hate Speech & Communities of Faith & Belief', on Wednesday 15th December 2021. Chaired by Alison Thewliss MP, a panel discussion featuring three speakers generated a dynamic exploration on topic such as:

• prevalent trends in hate speech targeting faith & belief communities

• the impact of the pandemic on instances and conditions around hate speech

• online & off-line incitement to hatred, and the congruous rise in hate speech crimes, on the basis of faith or belief

Watch the recording of the Webinar here, or on our YouTube channel:

With thanks to our three compelling panellists:

Iman Atta OBE | Director of TELL MAMA: Anti-Muslim Hatred & Islamophobia in the Age of COVID

Padideh Sabeti | Director of UK Baha'i Office of Public Affairs: Incitement to Hatred Against Baha'is in Iran

Dr. Dave Rich | Director of Policy, Community Security Trust: Anti-Semitic Conspiracies in the Age of COVID-19