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and economic situations. They experience discrimination, hate, and social stigma that continue
to build up over their life time. In view of understanding the issues, the Commission conducted a
survey on hate and discrimination against this population.
■ Increased response against hate speech in public domain
Because the government’s position on hate speech can have different effects on how the
problem plays out, the government should build public consensus on hate speech and present an
overall direction for countering hate speech. At a ministerial meeting for social affairs in July,
the Commission suggested that the government affirm its opposition to hate and discrimination,
and work on a ‘pan-governmental declaration against hate and discrimination,’ outlining key
Meanwhile, the Commission distributed to public organizations educational and promotional
Part 2
related policy.
materials highlighting respect for human rights and accountability so that they can take the
Key NHRCK
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initiative to prevent hate speech.
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