Meta on Wednesday announced to expand its flagship counter-speech initiative to Pakistan and the UK to tackle violent extremism, terrorism, and organized hate speech on its platforms.
Meta’s Redirect Initiative, already available in Australia, the US, Germany, and Indonesia, is now entering Pakistan and the UK to “disrupt the connection between followers and the violent, extreme content they seek”.
Now, when someone in Pakistan or the UK searches on Facebook using words associated with organized hate or violent extremism, the top search result will be a link to resources and support for how to leave violence and extremism behind.
“We’re partnering with Shaoor Foundation in Pakistan and Exit UK in the UK,” said Meta.
Research shows that challenging violent, extremist views with positive counter-speech is one of the most effective ways to combat hate and extremism.
“Counter-speech is only effective if it comes from credible voices, so we’ve partnered with various NGOs and community groups on multiple counter-speech initiatives around the world including community programs, toolkits and research,” said Dr Nawab Osman, Asia Pacific Head of Counter-Terrorism and Dangerous Organizations at Meta.
Counter-speech involves responding to hateful, extremist narratives with empathy and alternative perspectives, rather than shutting these conversations down.
Shaoor Foundation has been working for many years, designing and implementing peace development programs in Pakistan.
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