The DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) and the Interregional Internet Security Network of Greece invites to the info day on “#Hate Out!: Building social resilience against online hate”.

The info day is held online, on Thrursday, 30^th May 2024 at 17.00 (CET) and is addressed to teachers, representatives of the civil society, journalists, social media activists and any individual or organisation that wishes and is capable of activating in preventing and combating hate speech online.

The core objective of the event is the utilization of the results of the LEAD-Online: Learn, Engage, Act: Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online European project, which was implemented by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner, so that to be used as a basis for a strategy to tackle hate speech online. Therefore, it focuses on presenting the innovative digital tools i.e. Hate Out! Game and Hate Speech Self-Assessment Tool, which have been developed under the responsibility of DAISSy-HOU within the framework of the LEAD-Online project. They cope with raising awareness in relation to the level of conscious or unconscious use of hate speech online as well as with the education regarding the ways of reporting it, countering it and supporting victims.

In parallel, the event is linked to the ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2024 campaign, which aims to promote digital skills for inclusion, empowerment and employment across Europe. Specifically, the campaign runs from 13 May to 31 May 2024 and is organized by the ALL DIGITAL network. DAISSy-HOU is a member of the AD network and the National Coordinator of the ALL DIGITAL Weeks 2024 campaign, supporting this initiative, encouraging the participation of other stakeholders and enhancing the promotion and dissemination of relevant good practices in Greece, achieving multiplier effects.

More precisely about the info day:

• Participation is free of charge and open to all
• Pre-registration is not needed
• It is held online through the Zoom electronic platform, by using the following link.
• Read the agenda here.

It is noteworthy, that the LEAD-Online project emphasizes on the need to strengthen the critical thinking and the digital skills of young people that seem to be causally related to the low level of reporting and the “normalization” of Hate Speech online. Specifically, the project managed to empower young people, educators, civil society representatives, media and social media activists to become active agents of change.

The  LEAD-Online is a two-year project, co-funded by the CERV European program and implemented by a consortium of seven (7) partners representing seven (7) European countries (Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, Austria, Cyprus, Romania, Croatia), with the DAISSy Research Group of the HOU, being the Greek partner.

For more information on the LEAD-Online project, and other activities of DAISSy:

• Websites: http://daissy.eap.gr/en, https://www.lead-online.eu/
• Facebook: @DAISSyResearchGroup, @LEADOnlineEU
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daissyresearchgroup/
• Twitter: @daissy_research, @LEADOnlineEU
• Instagram: @daissy_researchgroup, @leadonline_eu
• Email: info@daissy.eap.gr

The DAISSy research group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites to the info day on “#Hate Out!: Building social resilience against online hate”, to be organized within the framework of the implementation of the LEAD-Online: Learn, Engage, Act: Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy-HOU as the Greek partner. The activity takes place on Monday 29th January 2024 at 9.00’, in Ioannina, Greece (Skini 125-Theatriki Sympaignia, Leoforos Archiepiskopou Makariou 11, inside KE.PA.VI. 124/125).

Specifically, the event is addressed to teachers, students, representatives of the civil society, journalists, social media activists and any individual or organisation that wishes and is capable of activating in preventing and combating hate speech online. It examines hate speech as a social phenomenon and the ways of countering it in its online version.

This is why, the info day focuses on presenting the innovative digital tools i.e. Hate Out! Game and Hate Speech Self-Assessment Tool, which have been developed under the responsibility of DAISSy-HOU within the framework of the LEAD-Online project. They cope with the increase of awareness in relation to the level of conscious or unconscious use of hate speech online as well as with the education in relation to ways of reporting it, countering it and supporting victims.

More precisely:

• Participation is free of charge and open to all
• Pre-registration is not needed

This info day is the third activity within the “LEAD-Online Talks” series of project events, which aim at raising awareness on the phenomenon of hate speech online as well as educating young people (and not only), accordingly.

It is noteworthy, that the LEAD-Online project emphasizes on the need to strengthen the critical thinking and the digital skills of young people that seem to be causally related to the low level of reporting and the “normalization” of Hate Speech online. Specifically, the project aims at empowering young people, educators, civil society representatives, media and social media activists to become active agents of change. This will be achieved by training them, so that they recognise hate speech as well as persistent forms of intolerance, prejudice and discrimination, using a human rights-based approach. By exploring innovative digital tools provided by the LEAD-Online project, they will be able to classify, decode and consequently respond to Hate Speech online, and at the same time they will expand their opportunities by discussing the phenomenon, promoting attitudes and behaviours that respect human rights and values.

The  LEAD-Online is a two-year project, co-funded by the CERV European program and implemented by a consortium of seven (7) partners representing seven (7) European countries (Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, Austria, Cyprus, Romania, Croatia), with the DAISSy Research Group of the HOU, being the Greek partner.

For more information on the LEAD-Online project, and other activities of DAISSy:

• Website: http://daissy.eap.gr/en, https://www.lead-online.eu/
• Facebook: @DAISSyResearchGroup, @LEADOnlineEU
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daissyresearchgroup/
• Twitter: @daissy_research, @LEADOnlineEU
• Instagram: @daissy_researchgroup, @leadonline_eu
• Email: info@daissy.eap.gr

The DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites to the conference on “Championing a Hate-Free Digital Future”, to be organized within the framework of the implementation of the LEAD-Online: Learn, Engage, Act: Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online European project, currently undergoing by DAISSy, as the Greek partner. The activity takes place on Tuesday 6th February 2024 at 9.00’ (CET), in Brussels (at Rond Point Schuman, 14-1040).

Specifically, the event is addressed to teachers, representatives of the civil society, journalists, social media activists, policy makers and any individual or organisation that wishes and is capable of activating in preventing and combating hate speech online. It aims at  celebrating project achievements, sharing valuable insights, and inspiring discussions on shaping a safer and more inclusive digital landscape, respecting human rights and dignity and fostering opportunity to scaling up related good European practices.

More precisely:

• Participation is free of charge and open to all
• Registration is pre-required, by completing the registration form

Highlights of the “LEAD-Online” Conference

Showcasing Innovation
Highlight the innovative digital tools and strategies developed by the LEAD Online project that empower individuals to counter hate speech online, interactive exhibition featuring project achievements and a digital “Hate Out!” game.

Panel Discussions
Engaging talks on digital literacy, the role of media, strategies to counter hate speech and scale up working solutions.

Lessons Learned and Reflections:
Join us in a thoughtful exploration of insights gained from the LEAD-Online project.

Networking Opportunities
Facilitated sessions for idea exchange and collaboration.

Call to Action
The event concludes with a collective commitment to combat online hate speech, encouraging ongoing efforts.

It is noteworthy, that the LEAD-Online project emphasizes on the need to strengthen the critical thinking and the digital skills of young people that seem to be causally related to the low level of reporting and the “normalization” of Hate Speech online. Specifically, the project aims at empowering young people, educators, civil society representatives, media and social media activists to become active agents of change. This will be achieved by training them, so that they recognize hate speech as well as persistent forms of intolerance, prejudice and discrimination, using a human rights-based approach. By exploring innovative digital tools provided by the LEAD-Online project, they will be able to classify, decode and consequently respond to Hate Speech online, and at the same time they will expand their opportunities by discussing the phenomenon, promoting attitudes and behaviours that respect human rights and values.

The  LEAD-Online is a two-year project, co-funded by the CERV European program and implemented by a consortium of seven (7) partners representing seven (7) European countries (Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, Austria, Cyprus, Romania, Croatia), with the DAISSy Research Group of the HOU, being the Greek partner.

For more information on the LEAD-Online project, and other activities of DAISSy:

• Website: http://daissy.eap.gr/en, https://www.lead-online.eu/
• Facebook: @DAISSyResearchGroup, @LEADOnlineEU
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daissyresearchgroup/
• Twitter: @daissy_research, @LEADOnlineEU
• Instagram: @daissy_researchgroup, @leadonline_eu
• Email: info@daissy.eap.gr

The DAISSy research group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites to the info day on “Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online”, to be organized within the framework of the implementation of the LEAD-Online: Learn, Engage, Act: Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online European project.The activity takes place on Monday 23rd October 2023 at 17.30’, in Patras, Greece (“My Way” Hotel), providing also the possibility of online participation, through the zoom electronic platform.

Specifically, the event is addressed to teachers, students, representatives of the civil society, journalists, social media activists and any individual or organisation that wishes and is capable of activating in preventing and combating hate speech online. It examines hate speech as a social phenomenon and the ways of countering it in its online version.

This is why, the info day focuses on presenting the innovative digital tools i.e. Hate Out! Game and Hate Speech Self-Assessment Tool, which have been developed under the responsibility of DAISSy-HOU within the framework of the LEAD-Online project. They cope with the increase of awareness in relation to the level of conscious or unconscious use of hate speech online as well as with the education in relation to ways of reporting it, countering it and supporting victims.

More precisely:

• Participation is free of charge and open to all
• Pre-registration is not needed
• Online participation is available through the Zoom electronic platform, by using the following link.

This info day is the second activity of the “LEAD-Online Talks” series of project events, which aim at raising awareness on the phenomenon of hate speech online as well as educating young people (and not only), accordingly.

It is noteworthy, that the LEAD-Online project emphasizes on the need to strengthen the critical thinking and the digital skills of young people that seem to be causally related to the low level of reporting and the “normalization” of Hate Speech online. Specifically, the project aims at empowering young people, educators, civil society representatives, media and social media activists to become active agents of change. This will be achieved by training them, so that they recognise hate speech as well as persistent forms of intolerance, prejudice and discrimination, using a human rights-based approach. By exploring innovative digital tools provided by the LEAD-Online project, they will be able to classify, decode and consequently respond to Hate Speech online, and at the same time they will expand their opportunities by discussing the phenomenon, promoting attitudes and behaviours that respect human rights and values.

The  LEAD-Online is a two-year project, co-funded by the CERV European program and implemented by a consortium of seven (7) partners representing seven (7) European countries (Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, Austria, Cyprus, Romania, Croatia), with the DAISSy Research Group of the HOU, being the Greek partner.

For more information on the LEAD-Online project, and other activities of DAISSy:

• Website: http://daissy.eap.gr/en, https://www.lead-online.eu/
• Facebook: @DAISSyResearchGroup, @LEADOnlineEU
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daissyresearchgroup/
• Twitter: @daissy_research, @LEADOnlineEU
• Instagram: @daissy_researchgroup, @leadonline_eu
• Email: info@daissy.eap.gr

DAISSy Research Group of the HOU is looking forward to collaborating with teachers and schools interested in integrating the Hate Speech Self-Assessment Tool and the Hate Out! Game, the innovative digital tools of the LEAD-Online: Learn, Engage, Act: Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online European project, in their activities targeting the improvement of relationships among students.

The LEAD-Online project emphasizes on the need to strengthen the critical thinking and digital skills of young people that seem to be causally related to the low level of reporting and the “normalization” of Hate Speech online. Specifically, the project aims to empower young people, educators, civil society representatives, media and social media activists to become active agents of change. This will be achieved by training them, so that to recognise hate speech as well as persistent forms of intolerance, prejudice and discrimination, using a human rights-based approach. By using innovative digital tools provided by the project, they will be able to classify, decode and consequently respond to Hate Speech online, and at the same time they will expand their opportunities by discussing the phenomenon, promoting attitudes and behaviours that respect human rights and values.

So far, innovative methodologies and innovative digital tools have been and are being developed by LEAD-Online, in order to be applied in Hate Speech Online training and raising awareness activities and events. The tools are available and free of charge for all interested parties on the counteraction against Hate Speech Online.

Detailed information on the LEAD-Online project’s activities, methodologies and tools can be found in the recent project newsletter.

In this context, the DAISSy-HOU invites all interested teachers or school representatives to join in, by filling in the respective form of interest, being grateful in advance for the response and guaranteeing a fruitful exchange. After the form submission, DAISSy’s LEAD-Online research team will contact those interested in order to support an effective integration of the digital tools in the schools activities.

For more information on the LEAD-Online project, and other activities of DAISSy:

• Website: http://daissy.eap.gr/en, https://www.lead-online.eu/
• Facebook: @DAISSyResearchGroup, @LEADOnlineEU
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daissyresearchgroup/
• Twitter: @daissy_research, @LEADOnlineEU
• Instagram: @daissy_researchgroup, @leadonline_eu
• Email: info@daissy.eap.gr

Η Ερευνητική Ομάδα DAISSy του Ελληνικού Ανοικτού Πανεπιστημίου (ΕΑΠ) σε συνεργασία με το 2ο και το 8ο ΓΕΛ Ιωαννίνων και την ΑΡΣΙΣ-Κοινωνική Οργάνωση Υποστήριξης Νέων, σας προσκαλούν στην εκδήλωση με τίτλο: 

#Hate: Mίσος και Τοξικότητα στο Διαδίκτυο: Μάθε και ενήργησε

Δευτέρα 13 Μαρτίου 2023, στις 18.30’

Πολιτιστικός Πολυχώρος «Δ. Χατζής» (Παλαιά Σφαγεία), Ιωάννινα

Η δράση εντάσσεται στο πλαίσιο της υλοποίησης του Ευρωπαϊκού έργου LEAD–Online: Learn, Engage, Act: Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online, με την DAISSy-ΕΑΠ ως εταίρο στην Ελλάδα, Στοχεύει να πραγματευτεί την ιστορικότητα της ρητορικής μίσους ως κοινωνικό φαινόμενο, τις θεσμικές διαδικασίες αναφοράς και τους τρόπους αντιμετώπισής της στη διαδικτυακή εκδοχή της. Παράλληλα, θα παρουσιαστούν τα αποτελέσματα της έρευνας πεδίου που πραγματοποιήθηκε σε σχολεία της πόλης των Ιωαννίνων και η συμβολή του έργου LEAD-Online σε αυτά. Τέλος, θα πραγματοποιηθεί διάλογος με εκπροσώπους της εκπαιδευτικής κοινότητας που συμμετέχουν στην υλοποίηση του έργου, με έμφαση στην ανάδειξη των εμπειριών τους από το πεδίο.

Η εκδήλωση αποτελεί την πρώτη από τη σειρά εκδηλώσεων LEAD-Online Talks, που έχουν ως στόχο να ευαισθητοποιήσουν και να εκπαιδεύσουν τα νέα άτομα, και όχι μόνο, σχετικά με το φαινόμενο της ρητορικής μίσους στο διαδίκτυο.

• Η συμμετοχή στην εκδήλωση είναι δωρεάν, είναι ανοικτή για το ευρύ κοινό και δεν απαιτείται προ-εγγραφή
• Αναλυτικές πληροφορίες για το περιεχόμενο, μπορείτε να δείτε στο πρόγραμμα των εργασιών.

Το έργο “LEAD-Online” έχει διετή διάρκεια, συγχρηματοδοτείται από το πρόγραμμα CERV (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme) και στοχεύει στην ενδυνάμωση νέων, εκπαιδευτικών, μέσων ενημέρωσης και ακτιβιστριών/ ακτιβιστών των μέσων κοινωνικής δικτύωσης, προκειμένου να καταστούν φορείς αλλαγής σχετικά με τη ρητορική μίσους στο διαδίκτυο. Υλοποιείται από κοινοπραξία επτά (7) εταίρων σε επτά (7) χώρες της Ε.Ε. Η DAISSy-ΕΑΠ, Έλληνας εταίρος, συμμετέχει σε όλα τα παραδοτέα του έργου “LEAD-Online”,  και με ευθύνη για την ανάπτυξη ενός εργαλείου αυτοαξιολόγησης σχετικά με τη ρητορική μίσους στο διαδίκτυο και του Hate Out! Game, παιχνιδιού με στόχο την εκπαίδευση των χρηστών στην αναγνώριση, την αναφορά και την αντιμετώπιση περιστατικών ρητορικής μίσους στο διαδίκτυο.

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με το έργο «LEAD-Online» καθώς κι άλλες δράσεις της Ερευνητικής Ομάδας DAISSy:

• Website :http://daissy.eap.gr/en    https://www.lead-online.eu/
• Facebook : @DAISSyResearchGroup @ LEADOnlineEU
• Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/daissyresearchgroup/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/edify-edu/
• Twitter : https://twitter.com/daissy_research
• Instagram: @daissy_researchgroup
• Email : info@daissy.eap.gr

Το εργαλείο αυτό-αξιολόγησης σε σχέση με τη ρητορική μίσους στο διαδίκτυο (Hate Speech Self-Assessment Tool), που αναπτύχθηκε από την ερευνητική ομάδα της DAISSy στα πλαίσια του έργου LEAD-Online: Learn, Engage, Act: Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online είναι πλέον διαθέσιμο.

https://www.lead-online.eu/el/

Το εργαλείο απευθύνεται τόσο σε μαθητές (14 ετών και άνω) όσο και σε εκπαιδευτικούς, δημοσιογράφους, ακτιβιστές των μέσων κοινωνικής δικτύωσης και άλλους ρόλους που σχετίζονται με το ζήτημα, και έχει ως στόχο να καταγράψει τις υπάρχουσες απόψεις και στάσεις τους γύρω από το φαινόμενο της ρητορική μίσους στο διαδίκτυο, αλλά και να υποστηρίξει τους συμμετέχοντες στο να καταλάβουν τη φύση και την έκταση του φαινομένου.

Τα αποτελέσματά του θα συμβάλλουν στη συνέχεια στο σχεδιασμό ενός διαδραστικού παιχνιδιού (Hate out Game!) που θα βασίζεται σε ρεαλιστικά σενάρια, με απώτερο στόχο την εκπαίδευση του χρήστη στον αποτελεσματικό εντοπισμό και αντιμετώπιση του φαινομένου της ρητορικής μίσους στο διαδίκτυο.

Σας καλούμε να συμπληρώσετε το τεστ και να συμβάλετε στην προσπάθεια μας για την αντιμετώπιση του φαινομένου της ρητορικής μίσους στο διαδίκτυο.

Η ερευνητική ομάδα DAISSy Research Group, στα πλαίσια του ευρωπαϊκού έργου LEAD-Online-Learn, Engage, Act: Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online, καλεί εκπαιδευτικούς, δημοσιογράφους, διαχειριστές λογαριασμών social media κ.α. που επιθυμούν να εκπαιδευτούν για να γίνουν φορείς αλλαγής σε σχέση με τη ρητορική μίσους στο διαδίκτυο, να στείλουν τις αιτήσεις τους για τη συμμετοχή στην εκπαίδευση “International Training of Trainers“, που θα λάβει χώρα στη Βιέννη, στις 14-16 Νοεμβρίου 2022.

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες δείτε την πρόσκληση. Οι θέσεις είναι περιορισμένες και θα τηρηθεί σειρά προτεραιότητας για τους επικρατέστερους υποψήφιους.

The DAISSy research group of the Hellenic Open University (http://daissy.eap.gr/en/) participates in the activities of the new project entitled “LEAD-Online: Learn, Engage, Act: Digital Tools to Prevent and Counter Hate Speech Online”, which is co-funded by the CERV Programme (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme).

The LEAD-Online project (with a duration of 24 months) aims to enhance critical thinking and digital & media literacy skills in young people, as causally linked to the low levels of reporting and the “normalization” of hate speech online (HSO). The project will empower youth, teachers, media and social media activists in 7 countries (AT, BG, CY, HR, IT, EL, RO) to become agents of change by

• training them to recognize hateful discourses and underlying forms of intolerance, prejudices and discrimination, using a rights-based approach;
• providing them with innovative digital tools to classify, decode and counter HSO, and
• opening up spaces for discussion of HSO, promoting attitudes and behaviour that respect human rights and values.

On April 7^th and 8^th 2022, the kick-off meeting of the LEAD-Online project was delivered with physical presence of the partners in Sofia Bulgaria, hosted by SDA team from Bulgaria, Coordinator of the project.  The first project meeting was dedicated to an overview on the LEAD-Online project, the proposal submitted and previous agreements among partners. The project meeting was dedicated to networking, project management, administrative, financial aspects, quality evaluation, and reporting obligations of all partners. It was a great help for the partners in order to properly understand the Project management and coordination, Self-Assessment And Development of Hate Speech Ontologies, the “Digital Gardening” To Tackle Hate Speech Online, the Play Against Hate: Online Game To Detect and Counter Hate Speech Online and the general Dissemination and Communication of the project. In addition, the meeting clearly defined the work plan and tasks to be implemented by each partner.

At the end of the project, target groups and stakeholders in education, civic sector, media sector in partner countries will benefit from new multiple open-access learning resources and sustainable, scalable, interactive digital instruments for countering HSO. Policy-makers in partner countries will be provided with recommendations to support formal educational activities for media literacy.

For more information about the project and the other activities of DAISSy research group:

• Website: http://daissy.eap.gr
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daissyresearchgroup/
• Facebook: @DAISSyResearchGroup
• Twitter: @daissy_research
• Instagram: @daissy_researchgroup
• Email: info@daissy.eap.gr

Project Partners

•  Assotsiatsia Za Razvitie Na Sofia, Bulgaria
• Forma Azione SRL, Italy
• Udruge Centar Za Mir, Nenasilje I Ljudska Prava – Osijek, Croatia
• Asociatia Divers, Romania
• Future Needs Management Consulting LTD, Cyprus
• Hellenic Open University, Greece and its DAISSy Research Group
• Zara – Zivilcourage Und Anti-rassismus Arbeit, Austria