Understanding and responding to hate speech
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What you’ll learn

By the end of this course you will be able to:
  • Identify and explain the key elements of the hate speech concept.
  • Identify and provide an overview of the international framework on addressing hate speech
  • Describe the key elements of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and how it applies in your context
  • Map your hate speech response system and identify current and future priorities for action with your key partners

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for:
  • Civil society professionals working on hate speech monitoring or support
  • DSA actors - Digital Services Coordinators, trusted flaggers, vetted researchers, internet intermediaries partners
  • Public authorities and international organisations implementing hate speech policies
  • Change agents seeking to understand and apply practical legal tools and collaborative strategies

Why learn with us

  • Collaborative learning with professionals across sectors
  • Expert feedback tailored to your context
  • Flexible participation - self-paced plus live sessions
  • Action-oriented outcomes you can use immediately

Quick facts

  • Dates 14 April – 7 May 2026
  • Format: Online
  • Language: English
  • Commitment: 3–4 hours/week

About the course

Hate speech undermines dignity, marginalises communities, and erodes democratic values. In online spaces it spreads fast and can be hard to recognise, especially in coded or emerging forms. This course gives you the concepts, frameworks, and tools to tackle hate speech effectively – including how to apply international standards and the Digital Services Act (DSA) in your work.

How it works

This online course includes: 

Weekly self-paced content you complete in your own time 
Weekly assignments applying learning to your own context 
Weekly live interactive tutorials with peers and expert tutors

Live sessions (13:00–14:30 CET):

  • Tue 14 Apr — Introduction (optional)
  • Thu 23 Apr — Module 1
  • Thu 30 Apr — Module 2
  • Thu 7 May — Module 3.
Participant from the 2025 Cohort
[The tutors] did an absolutely amazing job engaging all the students, teaching key concepts, and ensuring we understood the materials. They were incredibly professional, academically strong, and genuinely kind throughout the course.

Meet the tutors

Our tutors are experienced practitioners in hate speech policy, international law, the Digital Services Act, and multi-stakeholder cooperation:

Joanna Perry – Research and Policy Lead, Facing Facts Network; independent consultant; Associate Research Fellow, Birkbeck, University of London

Daniel Heller – Hate Speech Lead, Facing Facts Network; specialist in political science, racism, and intersectionality

Karoline Fernández de la Hoz – Former Director, Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia (OBERAXE)

Certificate

Participants who complete all requirements will receive a certificate of completion from Facing Facts Online.

Application closes 13 March

We review applications to ensure a balanced and engaged group from diverse professional and community backgrounds. If selected, you’ll receive an invitation to finalise registration and payment.

Application deadline: 13 March 2026
 Fee: €199 (civil society) | €299 (public authorities)

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Contact

facingfacts@ceji.org

T+32 (0)2 – 344 34 44

Facing Facts is co-funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (2021-2027) of the European Union

Copyrights © 2025 | Facing Facts

Facing Facts is coordinated by CEJI – A Jewish Contribution to an Inclusive Europe

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