The government published on Wednesday (22/02) in an edition of the “Union’s Official Journal” an ordinance that provides for the creation of a working group to propose ways of combating hate speech and extremism. Former deputy Manuela d’Ávila and digital influencer Felipe Neto will compose the collegiate.
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The group is linked to the Human Rights Ministry, headed by Minister Silvio Luiz de Almeida. The participation of members will be considered to provide a relevant public service and will not be remunerated. Manuela, Neto and 22 other people will make up the collegiate as representatives of civil society. The former deputy will preside over the work. The collegiate will have 180 days, which may be extended, to present its report.
Among the competencies of the working group are:
- Advise the Human Rights and Citizenship Minister on issues relating to hate speech and extremism
- Conduct studies and discuss strategies to combat hate speech and extremism
- propose public human rights policies to combat hate speech and extremism
Other participants The group will also be formed by five Human Rights Ministry representatives and Attorney General’s Office representatives, Education Ministry, Racial Equality Ministry, Justice and Public Security Ministry, Women Ministry, Indigenous Peoples Ministry and Social Communication Secretariat of the Presidency.
