The Call for Participants is launched for the No Hate Speech Week 2026, with a deadline for 10 March 2026.

The No Hate Speech Week is an event organised by the Council of Europe with support of the European Union, to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech on 18 June. The Week also aims to promote Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)16 on Combating Hate Speech and support multi-stakeholder cooperation to implement its recommended legal and non-legal measures. This year, the No Hate Speech Week forms part of the consultation process for a New Democratic Pact for Europe, initiated by the Council of Europe. The New Democratic Pact for Europe seeks to boost solutions that work and create new responses to reinforce democracy, amplify its benefits, and innovate its form to make it tangible for everyone, especially younger generations.

In a context of rising disinformation, polarisation and digital threats to democracy, hate speech remains one of the most corrosive forces undermining social cohesion and democratic values. Addressing it requires both principled action and practical innovation. That is why, in 2026, the Council of Europe is launching the third edition of the No Hate Speech Week, focusing on strengthening democratic responses and public mobilisation against hate speech.

The Council of Europe invites civil society organisations (CSOs) active at European and national levels, local and national authorities, as well as representatives of Equality bodies and Ombuds offices, academia, internet industry and other stakeholders to apply and take part in the No Hate Speech Week 2026.

For more information and link to the application form, please consult the call for participants with details about the No Hate Speech Week 2026.

For inspiration, background information and impressions you can also visit last year’s programme of the No Hate Speech Week 2025.