{"id":4237,"date":"2025-11-06T08:31:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T08:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comprodiverso.com\/?p=4237"},"modified":"2025-11-06T16:20:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T16:20:01","slug":"examples-of-hate-speech-vs-freedom-of-expression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comprodiverso.com\/en\/ephemerides\/examples-of-hate-speech-vs-freedom-of-expression\/","title":{"rendered":"Examples of hate speech vs. freedom of expression"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It is common to wonder what is the difference between a comment made from the right of freedom of expression and a hate speech, because sometimes the line between the two can be very thin. Here's how to tell the difference.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right<\/strong> which allows us to express opinions without being subject to persecution or censorship. Nevertheless, it is important that opinions do not cross the line into hate speech.<\/strong>, where discrimination and violence is exercised against a group<\/strong> specific to the population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The respect and tolerance for diversity<\/a> of opinions is of a basic nature for human coexistence.<\/strong>. For this reason, there is the International Day for Tolerance<\/strong>, established by the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) in 1996. This date is commemorated every November 16<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is freedom of expression?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Freedom of expression is part of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948).<\/strong> This right is stated in Article 19 of the Declaration<\/strong>, which expresses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00abEveryone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.\u00bb.
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A comment falls within the concept of freedom of expression as long as it does not promote discrimination against a specific group or advocate violence. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freedom of expression is fundamental to professions such as journalism, literature and politics. In fact, Amnesty International notes that for the press in territories such as Azerbaijan, Mexico, and Liberia<\/strong>, this right is in danger<\/strong>, The journalists have faced repression and aggression on several occasions for carrying out their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, freedom of expression is something that we all put into practice on a daily basis.<\/strong>. In the corporate world we also issue opinions and points of view; it is not a subject that is alien to us. Companies must ensure the creation of safe workplaces, where freedom of expression is a guarantee.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Examples of comments that are freedom of speech (even if they are controversial)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The following phrases may be controversial, but are protected under the right to freedom of expression<\/strong> because they give opinions on public issues, do not incite violence and do not directly attack a group for its identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n