Since nothing can be more effective and eye-opening than a few real examples of “how it should be done”, we are here to present you with a few session examples that you can freely use in your work as such or adjust it to the needs of your own training style and your target group’s learning style as well! Do you still wonder how you could show your target group the way to get from the“refugees are the cause of violence” to the “violence is fostered by fear and despair”…then this is the time for you to shine! These examples will show you the way to present to your audience the importance of countering online hate speech, the tools and the methods to develop counter and alternative narratives, and will become a warm welcome to your target group in the process of fighting against hateful narratives through the process of critical thinking.
A. COUNTERING HATE SPEECH
TITLE
Countering hate speech
RESPONSIBLE PERSON
To be defined
DATE AND TIME
To be defined
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Large room with electricity projector, chairs
BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION
As a result of Covid, the usage of social media has become more widespread, with constantly younger generations getting exposed to prejudice and hate online. Therefore, we are targeting peers of 14-18 years old, in order to teach them how to counter hate speech through positive behaviour change campaigns and promotion of alternative narratives.
SESSION OBJECTIVES:
Expand participants’ knowledge on hate speech. Increase of knowledge on behavior change campaigns. Organize an online campaign on countering hate speech.
METHODOLOGY
Short introduction on hate speech presentation; Case studies (barometer game, experience sharing, Kahoot quiz on countering hate speech); Debriefing; Brainstorming in groups for online campaign;
THE SESSION STEP BY STEP (WITH TIMING)
Short introduction – 10 minutes Case studies – 40 minutes Debriefing – 10 minutes Brainstorming – 20 minutes Discussions and next steps – 10 minutes
MATERIALS REQUIRED
Power point, Case studies, paper flipchart, markers, water
HANDOUTS & OTHER TRAINING MATERIALS REQUIRED
Agenda, list of main terms and definitions.
SESSION OUTCOMES
Creation of behaviour change campaigns (memes, videos, posters, art pieces etc) with the use of humour and human rights in creating counter/alternative narratives
EVALUATION
Google survey evaluation form
FOLLOW-UP
Each group has a different follow up activity based on their behaviour change campaign: Voting for the best videos Media coverage for the posters Exhibition for the art pieces etc.