During our workshop in the public school São Judas Tadeu (Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), a group of students came up with the idea of using songs to challenge religious intolerance. If you want us to talk about extremism in your school, send us an email: [email protected]
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DECONSTRUCTION HOUR – Deconstructing the myth the Holocaust didn’t exist
One of our students interviewed Elena Cuomo - a Jewish student who is raising funds to go to Poland to know what happened with part of her family that disappeared during the II World War. Elena is only one of the millions of people who until today suffer the effects of the Holocaust. Watch… Continue reading DECONSTRUCTION HOUR – Deconstructing the myth the Holocaust didn’t exist
How listening young people can shape a virtuous circle of peace
In radicalisation studies, the power of narratives addressed by extremist groups is often attributed to the sense of belonging it provides to young people. It is one of the reasons why we cannot say young people without access to good education or with low income are more vulnerable to extremist ideologies. In fact, every individual… Continue reading How listening young people can shape a virtuous circle of peace
Five tips to develop successful campaigns against hate speech
Hate speech is defined by Facebook as a “content that attacks people based on their actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or disease.” In recent years, messages inciting hate on the internet have become commonplace whereas dozens of organisations and civil society have started taking… Continue reading Five tips to develop successful campaigns against hate speech
In partnership with the Youth Charter, Words Heal the World will start empowering students from the University of East London to challenge hate on the internet
The Youth Charter is a UK registered charity and UN accredited non-governmental organisation launched in 1993 as part of the Manchester 2000 Olympic Bid and the 2002 Commonwealth Games. The Youth Charter has campaigned and promoted the role and value of sport, arts and cultural activity in the lives of disaffected young people from disadvantaged… Continue reading In partnership with the Youth Charter, Words Heal the World will start empowering students from the University of East London to challenge hate on the internet
Words Heal organises its first event in Brazil to challenge religious intolerance
On September 11th, representatives from Islam, Judaism and African-Brazilian religions will deconstruct myths that lead to hate in the first event organised by Words Heal the World in Brazil. The event will start at 5 pm and it will take place at UFRJ (Praia Vermelha Campus) / Rio de Janeiro. If you are in… Continue reading Words Heal organises its first event in Brazil to challenge religious intolerance
Desafiando o ódio com inspiração: como um professor criou um projeto para empoderar alunos de regiões mais pobres no marrocos
Lhoussine Qasserras começou a trabalhar como educador em 2008, no sul do Marrocos, em uma área chamada AKKA, longe das grandes cidades. Anos depois, ele começou a ensinar em uma escola pública em Salé. Um lugar que ele descreve como uma área… Continue reading Desafiando o ódio com inspiração: como um professor criou um projeto para empoderar alunos de regiões mais pobres no marrocos