By fostering safe and inclusive school environments, teachers can prevent hate speech, promote non-discrimination, and empower students to tackle intolerance and exclusion when becoming adults of tomorrow. When every child is treated with dignity and respect, they are better able to learn, participate, and develop a sense of belonging. Ultimately contributing to contributing to a better human rights protection in a given country.
42 public school teachers from Kakheti region, Georgia participated in the training sessions aimed at strengthening their capacity to identify and address hate speech in the school environment. The training provided participants with a comprehensive knowledge on European and national standards on combating hate speech, discrimination, and racisms, as well as the legal and institutional redress mechanisms. Through interactive discussions, participants explored the role of teachers in promoting equality, inclusion and respect within students.
By analysing practical examples and case studies, the training enabled teachers to deepen their knowledge of the different forms of discrimination, hate speech and racism. Hence, participants developed practical skills to identity and respond to incidents, foster safe and inclusive learning environment.
The training sessions were parts of a broader regional anti-racism initiative to promote education on equality, inclusion, and anti-racism across the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries. By equipping local stakeholders with knowledge and tools to challenge discrimination and racism, the initiative aims to foster more equal, inclusive and tolerant societies throughout the regions.
This event was a part of the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme “Partnership for Good Governance”, co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe, and implemented by the Council of Europe, in the framework of the project “Combating Hate Speech in Georgia’’.
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