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A comprehensive methodology for monitoring social media to address and counter online hate speech

"A Comprehensive Methodology for Monitoring Social Media to Address and Counter Online Hate Speech” aims to set up a systematic and common approach for monitoring hate speech in full respect of international human rights law and standards and based on the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech. It is envisaged to help the work of various UN entities, and all relevant stakeholders engaged in tackling hate speech, including by providing examples on how to do this practically. It also provides an opportunity to reflect on what areas would benefit for further research and action to advance the fight against online hate speech globally.

PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR PARALEGALS: Supporting People Living with HIV Affected by HIV Criminalization in the EECA Region

The purpose of this guide is to raise the legal awareness of activists from the community of people living with HIV who provide paralegal assistance to people affected by the criminalisation of HIV. This guide is also recommended for use by activists from key populations - people who use drugs, sex workers, and representatives of the LGBT community. This manual reflects the experience of the HIV-positive community members, as well as their partners and associates from across Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA), in providing direct assistance to HIV-positive people affected by discriminatory HIV-specific laws and the decriminalisation of HIV.

Ending and Defending Against HIV Criminalization: A manual for advocates. Vol 3: This is how we win. A Toolkit for community Advocates

Contains numerous criminalisation documents (also listed separately on this site), including Ten things anyone can do to help end HIV criminalization, How a Bill becomes a law, State-level legislative advocacy cheat sheet, How to talk about HIV criminalization with elected officials, media and others.