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Call for Papers Theme: Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech, and Religious Freedom Subtitle: A Human Rights Perspective Type: International Conference Institution: Unequal World Research Center Institute for Peace Studies in Eastern Christianity (IPSEC), Harvard University UN Liaison Office, International Religious Liberty Association (IRLA) and Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) Location: Online Date: 8.–9.12.2022 Deadline: 21.11.2022 __________________________________________________ We are pleased to invite you to attend the online conference titled Freedom of Expression, Hate Speech, and Religious Freedom: A Human Rights Perspective. The event will be held on December 8–9, 2022, and will be organized by the UNEQUAL World Research Center, IPSEC, and UN Liaison Office for IRLA and SDA. The conference’s first edition is scheduled to take place around World Genocide Commemoration Day and will bring together representatives from various fields with a significant influence on their societies. Hate speech is an ongoing problem in all societies, both online and offline. As history has shown, atrocity crimes are sparked by hate speech. A growing trend of hatred and intolerance toward people who are perceived as different increases the potential to incite violence and severe human rights violations. Ethnic and religious minorities, migrants, refugees, and others who are perceived as unwelcome are often targets of hate speech and discrimination. The main purpose of this conference is to discuss the impact of hate speech on vulnerable groups and the significance of freedom of expression and religious freedom as fundamental components in building peaceful and respectful communities. The conference aims to bring together top researchers, religious leaders, speakers from international organizations, and academics from diverse cultural, religious, and political backgrounds from all around the world to share their experiences and exchange their research results on these current topics that impact our society. Conference Topics Freedom of Expression, Religious Freedom, Hate Speech, Human Rights, Social Justice, Human Development, Pluralist Society, Faith and Development, Legal Studies, Diversity and Equality Studies, Migration and Refugee, Ethnicity, Racial Justice, History, Diplomacy Studies, Politics and Mass Media, Information and Communication Technologies, Multiculturalism, Education, Forms of Government, Legal Studies, Social Media and Internet Communication, Demography, Peace and Conflict Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Globalism, Sustainability Science, Education, Cultural and Spiritual Development, Multiculturalism, and any other topic related to hate speech, religious freedom and freedom of expression. Virtual Presentation The conference will be hosted online. All virtual presentations will be given live, via Zoom. This conference is free of charge. Important Dates Abstract deadline: November 21, 2022 Notification of acceptance/rejection: 1 week after submission Conference Days: December 8–9, 2022 For further information please visit: https://religiousfreedom.education __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: https://interphil.polylog.org InterPhil List Archive: https://www.mail-archive.com/interphil@list.polylog.org/ __________________________________________________
