Social Cohesion during a Global Pandemic: Combating Hate Speech, Promoting Integrated Societies
Author: Sudipta Roy
This brief examines the rise of pandemic-related hate speech and risks to social cohesion in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It highlights the sharp rise in hate speech and derogatory messages against various populations during the pandemic, including misogynistic, anti-minority, and anti-immigrant content on social media.