Words are stones (WaS)

Words are Stones’ project aims at involving NGO activists and European citizens in stopping cultural, social, political and media legitimization of racism and xenophobia in the political and public debate.

Objectives

To analyze political discourses that exacerbate xenophobia, intolerance and discrimination against migrants, refugees and minorities
To enhance civil society organizations, European citizens and institutions capacity to prevent and respond to hate speech
To involve European youth in campaigns countering hate speech against immigrants, refugees and minorities
To sensitize politicians promote intercultural dialogue, human rights protection and a pacific coexistence among nationals and people coming from other countries

Target group

Partners’ countries citizens
Activists
State and CSO’s actors

Activities

Production of 6 National and 1 Comparative Report identifying the recurring topics, stereotypes and prejudices towards immigrants and refugees
Organization of pan-European meetings of activists and citizens
Production and dissemination of 1 HandBook, 5 short video clips and “Words are Stones” webpage
Preparation and implementation of the European Campaign for rights, against xenophobia

Duration

September 2018 – February 2020

Partners