This section of a larger report on Violence against LGBTI persons “provides an overview of the Inter-American legal framework concerning hate speech and incitement to violence. This section also identifies and analyses various non-legal measures and good practices that can contribute to prevent and counter hate speech. The overall goal of this section is to establish the basis for an understanding of the scope of hate speech and allow for the development and implementation of effective responses. This report primarily addresses the obligations of States, but additionally examines the significant role that media can play in the implementation of varied strategies to prevent and combat hate speech.”
OAS, IACmHR, Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression, Edison Lanza. Hate Speech and Incitement to Violence Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Persons in the Americas. OAS/Ser.L/V/II.rev.1 Doc. 36 12 November 2015