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In today’s digital age, the issue of online hate speech is escalating, posing a significant risk to marginalized groups, including LGBTQI youth. The EMNHS LGBTQI project is committed to tackling this problem head-on.
Our dual mission is to combat online hate speech effectively and to establish a safe, inclusive environment for young people, particularly those in the LGBTIQ community. We give special attention to the needs of vulnerable youth in Ukraine, where the struggle for social understanding and acceptance remains a pressing concern.
The project, EMNHS LGBTQI, is actively addressing the alarming surge in online anti-LGBTQI hate speech, a critical issue adversely affecting the mental health and well-being of vulnerable youth. With a staggering 84% of young individuals acknowledging the existence of such hate speech online and a distressing 91% feeling threatened by it, there is an urgent imperative to empower these individuals with the necessary tools to combat this form of discrimination. In the midst of an increasingly digital landscape that has magnified these issues, the project is dedicated to nurturing resilience, advocating for inclusivity, and establishing safer online spaces for youth, particularly those within the LGBTQI community.
The escalating problem of online anti-LGBTQI hate speech poses a formidable challenge to the mental health and overall welfare of at-risk youth. Despite the extensive connectivity and social opportunities facilitated by digital platforms, they also serve as channels for disseminating harmful speech. Educational institutions and youth support programs bear a shared responsibility in arming young people with the skills required to counteract this negativity.