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Investing in the Power of Youth for Countering and Addressing Hate Speech and Preventing Genocide

On the occasion of the International Day of the Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, our Institute and the Armenian General Benevolent Union Lebanon (AGBU) held their annual conference on “Investing in the Power of Youth for Countering and Addressing Hate Speech and Preventing Genocide,” on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The conference highlighted the vital role of young people in shaping narratives, promoting tolerance, and leading efforts to prevent mass atrocities, examining how empowering youth can help counter and prevent hate speech, while fostering more resilient and inclusive societies. AGENDA 00:00-2:44 Welcoming Remarks Yara Mourad Assistant Director, IFI 2:44-6:08 Arine Ghazarian Executive Director, AGBU Lebanon 6:08-54:27 Panel 1: Confronting Hate Speech From Hate to Harm: the Interconnected Mechanisms Leading to Genocide Exploring pathways such as dehumanization, normalization of violence, polarization, and incitement Mr. Mazen Shaqoura Regional Representative, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights - Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (OHCHR ROMENA) Global Commitments, Local Realities: The UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech Linking international frameworks to regional and local implementation, with reference to the Genocide Convention. Ms. Jessy Chahine Public Information Officer, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights - Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (OHCHR ROMENA) Moderator Dr. Roy Knocke Director, Lepsius Haus Potsdam 54:28-1:49:44 Panel 2: Education, Technology, and the Role of Youth Education as Prevention: Empowering Youth through Learning and Literacy The role of formal and informal education in countering hate narratives Developing ethical digital citizenship and media literacy skills Ms. Hana Addam Education Lead for Lebanon and Senior Programme Officer UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office Technology & Platforms: The Double-Edged Sword Artificial Intelligence and the spread (or control) of hate speech Dr. Fatima Abu Salem Professor at AUB Dr. Wissam Saade IFI Associate Fellow, Lecturer at Saint Joseph University The role and responsibility of social media platforms Mr. Mohamad Najem Executive Director, SMEX Moderator Dr. Talar Atchetian Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Antonine University 1:49:44-1:56:45 Closing Remarks