Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian Committee

Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian Committee

Agenda: Combating the Global Surge in Online Hate Speech and Disinformation as a Threat to Human Rights

The Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian Committee tackles the urgent global crisis of online hate speech and disinformation threatening human rights worldwide. As digital platforms dominate information sharing, false narratives and harassment campaigns undermine democratic discourse, incite violence against marginalised groups, and erode institutional trust. This agenda develops comprehensive strategies to combat digital toxicity while preserving free expression, examines the algorithmic amplification of harmful content, and establishes international accountability frameworks. The committee explores digital literacy programs, cross-border cooperation, and victim support systems to protect vulnerable populations from online persecution and misinformation leading to real-world violence.