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#FreeSpeechTrackerLaunch #RegisterNow "Free speech is a fundamental right protected under Article 19(1) of the Indian Constitution. However, hateful and inciteful speeches do not qualify as free speech, as they directly impact the lives of people who suffer threats and risks due to hate speech. It is the government's duty to prohibit such hate and inciteful speech to protect the rights of affected people. Free speech is an inalienable right that complements the right to life under Article 21. Governments abuse their authority by misusing laws that criminalize freedom of speech and expression, thereby allowing hate speech to persist and silencing peaceful dissent." Says SQ Masood, a Human Rights Worker, on @sflc_in's Free Speech Tracker and the importance of freedom of speech. If you want to learn about our #FreeSpeechTracker, Join us on: 🗓️ July 26th, 2024 🕔 5 p.m. [IST] Register now: https://lnkd.in/dusytMan Set the reminder! #SFLCin #India #FreeSpeech #FreeSpeechMatters #FreedomOfExpression #Censorship #blocked #BANNED #censored
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Join us for an in-depth discussion on the pressing issue of online caste-based hate speech in India. In this video, we speak with Beena Pallical, a respected advocate for Dalit and Adivasi rights and General Secretary of National Campaign for Dalit and Human Rights. She shares her valuable insights on the critical role social media platforms can play in curbing hate speech and promoting inclusivity. Gain a deeper understanding of the impact of online caste-based hate speech and learn about the measures needed to combat it effectively. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation on the path to a more just and equitable society. #HateSpeech #DalitLivesMatter #OnlineSafety #CasteBasedHateSpeech #HumanRights
Online Caste based Hate Speech in India
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#जगत_उद्धारक_संत_रामपालजी Caste discrimination prevents society from progressing, but followers of the Liberator Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj set an example by practicing inter-Caste marriages. Download our Official App Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Saviour Of the world.
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With the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in effect from July 1, 2024, social media users in India should exercise caution to avoid legal consequences. Here are some precautions to take: 1. *Avoid spreading hate speech or content* that promotes enmity, hatred, or violence (Section 153A). 2. *Refrain from sharing sensitive personal information* or explicit content (Section 354A). 3. *Don't engage in online harassment or cyberbullying* (Section 354D). 4. *Verify information before sharing* to avoid spreading misinformation (Section 505). 5. *Be cautious when sharing political content* to avoid sedition charges (Section 124A). 6. *Respect intellectual property rights*; avoid sharing copyrighted material without permission (Section 63). 7. *Avoid sharing explicit or obscene content* (Section 292). 8. *Don't use social media for fraud or deception* (Section 420). 9. *Report harmful or offensive content* to the platform or authorities. 10. *Familiarize yourself with platform-specific community guidelines* and terms of service. Rgrds Lakhwinder
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On certain issues all parties should be 1 in national interest. 1 such issue is of sexually perverted on AV platforms -gravest threat to Bharat’s culture & character. #SaveCultureSaveBharat Foundation appeals to all political parties to include it in their 2024 poll manifestoes & promise that they will take the strongest possible measures against such content makers to stop them. The Foundation has suggested enactment of a Law of Ethics Code that would fix permissible limit for themes, scenes, clothes & language and deem production & distribution of such content as anti-national & rape inducing activity & punish violators with 10 to 20 years of jail on conviction, summary trial in 4 months and no bail for 3 years. As a temporary measure the Foundation has suggested putting such content in one group by amending IT Act & making the group accessible only through Adhaar Card & finger print. The Foundation has also demanded setting up of a National Regulatory Authority to prevent perverted content on all platforms with judicial or quasi judicial powers. The Foundation’s demand for a stringent law against perverted & vulgar content is being echoed by all sections of the society including spiritual leaders cutting across all religions, women and child rights workers & leading citizens & thinkers of the nation. Sexually perverse content has emerged as the biggest cause of increasing & horrendous rapes in India , according to credible studies compiled by the foundation. If nothing is done on this front by political parties & other stake holders in our society then Bharat is on the verge of a cultural disaster.
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Friends while we address the issue of #SafeOnlineSpaces we also need to reflect upon the intersectionalities of the issues arising out of it. One of the core is #CasteAbuse Watch the full episode where Arnika Singh in conversation with braveheart Beena Pallical shares insights on how caste abuse has prominence in the online domain. Adding more to the ongoing conversation but please think and share your thoughts too. #CasteHate #DalitLivesMatter #SocialIssues #OnlineSafety #DigitalSafety #DigitalForAll
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the pressing issue of online caste-based hate speech in India. In this video, we speak with Beena Pallical, a respected advocate for Dalit and Adivasi rights and General Secretary of National Campaign for Dalit and Human Rights. She shares her valuable insights on the critical role social media platforms can play in curbing hate speech and promoting inclusivity. Gain a deeper understanding of the impact of online caste-based hate speech and learn about the measures needed to combat it effectively. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation on the path to a more just and equitable society. #HateSpeech #DalitLivesMatter #OnlineSafety #CasteBasedHateSpeech #HumanRights
Online Caste based Hate Speech in India
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🕊️ Today is Human Rights Day, a day to stand up for justice and dignity for all. Just spotted crucial information in today's Times of India. Yet, every two hours, a female in Tamil Nadu suffers the horror of sexual abuse. This violation shatters lives, robbing individuals of their basic rights and dignity. 🔍 We must shine a light on this injustice and take action. Let's raise our voices to demand: 🛑 Zero tolerance for sexual abuse. 📚 Comprehensive education on consent and respect. ⚖️ Swift and fair justice for survivors. 🤝 Support systems for survivors to heal and thrive. 🌟 Our collective efforts can create a safer, more just world. Let's not stay silent. Let's stand together for Human Rights, ensuring every individual lives free from fear and abuse. #HumanRightsDay #EndSexualAbuse #TamilNadu #StandForJustice
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How is this news impacting foreign tourists in India ? Everyday murder, violence, torture against women and now rape in open ? Are the GOI and Governments of States in India serious about this adverse impact on our economy ? It is causing deterrence to the inflow of foreign Echange which will cause more inflation and affect our international trade abroad too ?
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• A Horrifying Incident in Ujjain – Have We Lost Our Morality? In an utterly shameful incident, a woman was brutally raped in broad daylight in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, at one of the busiest intersections, the Koyla Phatak area. What’s more horrifying is that passersby, instead of intervening and protecting the victim, chose to film the assault on their phones and post it on social media for it to go viral. The accused, Lokesh, has been arrested, but the larger question looms over our society: Where is our morality? Where is our civic sense? So many people claim they would stop such heinous acts if they were present. But when the moment came, instead of stepping in to prevent the assault, they stood by and recorded the trauma of another human being. Is this how our society operates now? We need to stop and think – why do we outrage after seeing the incident, but not act when we witness it firsthand? Have we truly become so desensitized that a social media post takes precedence over a person’s dignity and life? It’s time we reflect on where we stand as a society. #UjjainIncident #Society #Morality #CivicSense #ActNow #JusticeForVictims
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I have been closely reading about the ontological disruption caused by any traumatic event. The experiential memory is not only fragmented due to the inflicted pain, but also due to a cognitive shift, where the reality you have been living with has been dismantled, and there is an immediate search for a new reality which can be negotiated to regain a state of mental harmony. Now this regaining may not absolutely do away with the painness of the pain, but it would help adjust your affective capabilities which continue to function, despite the trauma. At a social level, this negotiation is made possible by state forces and legal apparatuses which acknowledge their trauma, and promise a protected future (through legal proceedings and punishing convicts). I'm bringing this to your attention in the context of the legal amendment effective today in India. Since IPC is replaced with Bharatiya Nyaya Sabha, the power and inclusivity yielded through section 377 stands dissolved. Section 377 of the Indian penal code criminalised sexual violence against men, animals and transgender persons. Their traumatic experience could be acknowledged through this legal outlet, as the awareness and communication regarding the same is deficient, not just within the country but also globally. This code was a matter of pride for our country which has been reversed. It is important to localise these concerns surrounding human rights and converse about them at a level which affects us and the people around us directly. Human rights need to go beyond its state of advocacy and require us to question, resist, and reimagine it through our personal experiences. Do share your thoughts regarding the same! #research #phd #humanrights #scholar #legal #litscholar #IPC #section377
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