Hate speech against certain groups in Italy growing
The "Map of Intolerance," a project by Vox-Italian Observatory on Rights, revealed an increase in hate speech on Twitter in Italy against migrants, Muslims, and Jews.
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Facebook removes false anti-migrant posts
Facebook has taken down dozens of pages spreading fake news about migrants and immigration. The move came after the online activist group Avaaz discovered virtual networks of disinformation operating across Europe.
Is truth the best weapon against anti-migrant hate speech?
As the voices of hatred directed against migrants become louder and uglier in the lead up to European elections, pro-refugee and human rights groups are trying to drown out the haters with facts to counter the anti-migrant commentary. Will it work?
No choice: Migrants kidnapped for ransom
'Travel now, pay later' schemes offered by smugglers seem to be increasing the risks to migrants and refugees, especially in parts of Africa. One of the dangers is being kidnapped for ransom, a business that thrives in lawless regions and traps migrants with no way out.
Sentenced to 6 months without Facebook for racist insults
Four Italians have been sentenced to six months without Facebook for posting racial insults and calling for violence against asylum seekers on social media.
Media and migrants: How journalists help fuel populist momentum
Polls say that migrants aren't what Germans are most concerned about. So why do the media and politicians push the topic so much? Is the AfD profiting from their mistakes? DW's Jefferson Chase takes a self-critical look.
How fake news is used to target migrants
How is fake news about the migration 'invasion' in Europe fabricated? This question formed the starting point for research by Turkish non-profit organisation Teyit into the use of false information to target refugees.
Migration trends, EU-IOM project using Facebook kicks off
A new EU-IOM project will use data in the service of migratory policies. The project will analyse information from social networks and use it to identify migration trends.
Mediafugees: An online platform by and for migrants
The website, Mediafugees, provides a place for migrants to tell their stories. They can describe their journeys and paths to integration using their own words. The goal is to give migrants a voice and challenge prejudice.
Refugees fall victim to the other side of Facebook
The use of social media to communicate and make plans has set the ongoing migration crisis apart from previous waves of migration. But there is a dark side to services like Facebook that may harm, rather than help, its users.
Smartphones: Lifeline or liability?
With the growth of social media worldwide, more migrants are using smartphones and mobile apps to navigate their journeys. But do they have anything to fear from surveillance and monitoring of their communications?