Volker Turk, UN rights chief, called for protection against online hatred and a end to dehumanising identity politics on Friday as part of a more sensitive social media environment in 2023.

"My hope for next year is that we lead our lives, individually and collectively, with kindness, empathy and unity, in how we relate to each other," Turk said as 2022 comes to an end.&nbsp;

The high commissioner for human rights of the United Nations urged people to disagree but not jeopardise respect in the process and contribute to a more dignified society in the ensuing year.

"As we navigate our lives online, I hope we will have the freedom to express ourselves, with the assurance of protection from hatred and disinformation," he said in a statement.

"That we will be considerate when we share our views. To think of the person on the other side of the screen.

"To disagree with respect and to embrace diversity. There is no place for dehumanising the other by using reductionist labels or identity politics."

Everyone should be able to enjoy their rights in complete safety, he said, urging people to speak out when they see someone else being wronged.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Volker Turk, UN rights chief, called for protection against online hatred and a end to dehumanising identity politics on Friday as part of a more sensitive social media environment in 2023.

Volker Turk, UN rights chief, called for protection against online hatred and a end to dehumanising identity politics on Friday as part of a more sensitive social media environment in 2023. "My hope for next year is that we lead our lives, individually and collectively, with kindness, empathy and unity, in how we relate to each other," Turk said as 2022 comes to an end. The high commissioner for human rights of the United Nations urged people to disagree but not jeopardise respect in the process and contribute to a more dignified society in the ensuing year. "As we navigate our lives online, I hope we will have the freedom to express ourselves, with the assurance of protection from hatred and disinformation," he said in a statement. "That we will be considerate when we share our views. To think of the person on the other side of the screen. "To disagree with respect and to embrace diversity. There is no place for dehumanising the other by using reductionist labels or identity politics." Everyone should be able to enjoy their rights in complete safety, he said, urging people to speak out when they see someone else being wronged. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Victoria is set to become Australia’s first state to ban public display of Nazi symbols. Starting from next year, a ban on extremist propaganda will be brought in.<o:p></o:p>

The new law will prohibit display of swastikas and all other hate symbols and Nazi-related symbols in the state. However, this will not include use of symbols for educational and historical purposes.

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"A couple of years ago we saw a swastika painted on an aged care retirement home full of Holocaust survivors … and it’s not just an issue for the Jewish community, it’s right across the board,"&nbsp;Liberal member for Caulfield, David Southwick said.<o:p></o:p>

Last year, a Nazi flag was waved over a home in the north-west area of Victoria but the authorities were unable to remove the flag as it was not legal.<o:p></o:p>

"This abhorrent behaviour has no place in our state. The fact that you're having to ban something that shouldn’t be happening in 2021 is quite sad, but it’s necessary," Victorian attorney general, Jaclyn Symes said.

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Authorities believe this new regulation is bound to “send a strong signal” to everyone in the whole state of Victoria.<o:p></o:p>

Experts have appreciated the new regulation as new symbols of hate have been developed by several extremist groups. "New codes and symbols are continually being developed by hate groups and the legislation will need to be flexible enough to capture this," Peter Wertheim, the co-chief executive officer of peak Jewish body the Executive Council of Australian Jewry told the Guardian. "We hope the federal government will follow suit."<o:p></o:p>

Experts and human rights activists are urging other states and federal government to follow the footsteps of the Victorian government and remove symbols of hatred from the whole nation.<o:p></o:p>

Victoria is set to become Australia’s first state to ban public display of Nazi symbols. Starting from next year, a ban on extremist propaganda will be brought in.

Victoria is set to become Australia’s first state to ban public display of Nazi symbols. Starting from next year, a ban on extremist propaganda will be brought in. The new law will prohibit display of swastikas and all other hate symbols and Nazi-related symbols in the state. However, this will not include use of symbols for educational and historical purposes. Also read | Australia: Police can now hack citizens' devices, collect or delete their data "A couple of years ago we saw a swastika painted on an aged care retirement home full of Holocaust survivors … and it’s not just an issue for the Jewish community, it’s right across the board," Liberal member for Caulfield, David Southwick said. Last year, a Nazi flag was waved over a home in the north-west area of Victoria but the authorities were unable to remove the flag as it was not legal. "This abhorrent behaviour has no place in our state. The fact that you're having to ban something that shouldn’t be happening in 2021 is quite sad, but it’s necessary," Victorian attorney general, Jaclyn Symes said. WATCH | Authorities believe this new regulation is bound to “send a strong signal” to everyone in the whole state of Victoria. Experts have appreciated the new regulation as new symbols of hate have been developed by several extremist groups. "New codes and symbols are continually being developed by hate groups and the legislation will need to be flexible enough to capture this," Peter Wertheim, the co-chief executive officer of peak Jewish body the Executive Council of Australian Jewry told the Guardian. "We hope the federal government will follow suit." Experts and human rights activists are urging other states and federal government to follow the footsteps of the Victorian government and remove symbols of hatred from the whole nation.

Victoria set to become first Australian state to ban display of Nazi symbols

A complaint has been filed before the Delhi Police Cyber Cell against Twitter India's Managing Director, Manish Maheswari and a non-profit organisation for allegedly spreading communal hatred.

The complaint filed by advocate Aditya Singh Deshwal and addressed to DCP Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police sought registration of an FIR against Twitter Communications India Private Ltd, Manish Maheshwari, MD, Twitter India, Shagufta Kamran, Public Policy Manager of Twitter India as well as Armin Navabi and Susanna Macintyre, the founder and CEO respectively of Republic Atheist.

The advocate cited a picture of Goddess Kali shared by the handle Atheist Republic and said that content posted by the Twitter users was not only abusive but has been posted for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience, danger, obstruction, insult, injury, criminal intimidation, enmity, hatred and ill will in society.

"It would also be not out of place to mention here that these posts have been put by the said user deliberately, to outrage the religious feelings of Hindus to insult our religious beliefs," the advocate said.

In his complaint, the advocate said, "Twitter which is a microblogging website/platform in connivance with Armin Navab and the Atheist Republic has been showing this blasphemous content since July 2011. The user profile of the Atheist Republic is full of such blasphemous content about Hindu Religion and other religions.

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"Twitter on the other hand, as a Significant Social Media Intermediary (SSMN), has taken no steps to remove such content but in a blatant violation of Indian laws has been acting as an accomplice to the crime and showing such blasphemous and insulting content. "

The advocate said that Twitter through its platform has deliberately promoting hate speech about the Hindu religion which is a violation of provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 in the light of section 79 of Information Technology Act, 2000 Deliberately no action has been taken by Manish Maheshwari and Shagufta Kamran to remove such objectionable content from its platform even after passing of one month with the intention of promoting communal hatred and disturbing the social tranquillity in the country.

The advocate has requested to immediately register FIR against all the accused persons named in his complaint and urged Delhi Police to arrest them to prevent further commission of the offence.

A complaint has been filed before the Delhi Police Cyber Cell against Twitter India's Managing Director, Manish Maheswari and a non-profit organisation for allegedly spreading communal hatred.

A complaint has been filed before the Delhi Police Cyber Cell against Twitter India's Managing Director, Manish Maheswari and a non-profit organisation for allegedly spreading communal hatred. The complaint filed by advocate Aditya Singh Deshwal and addressed to DCP Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police sought registration of an FIR against Twitter Communications India Private Ltd, Manish Maheshwari, MD, Twitter India, Shagufta Kamran, Public Policy Manager of Twitter India as well as Armin Navabi and Susanna Macintyre, the founder and CEO respectively of Republic Atheist. The advocate cited a picture of Goddess Kali shared by the handle Atheist Republic and said that content posted by the Twitter users was not only abusive but has been posted for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience, danger, obstruction, insult, injury, criminal intimidation, enmity, hatred and ill will in society. "It would also be not out of place to mention here that these posts have been put by the said user deliberately, to outrage the religious feelings of Hindus to insult our religious beliefs," the advocate said. In his complaint, the advocate said, "Twitter which is a microblogging website/platform in connivance with Armin Navab and the Atheist Republic has been showing this blasphemous content since July 2011. The user profile of the Atheist Republic is full of such blasphemous content about Hindu Religion and other religions. Also read | Philippine military plane carrying 92 people crashes; 40 rescued, 17 dead "Twitter on the other hand, as a Significant Social Media Intermediary (SSMN), has taken no steps to remove such content but in a blatant violation of Indian laws has been acting as an accomplice to the crime and showing such blasphemous and insulting content. " The advocate said that Twitter through its platform has deliberately promoting hate speech about the Hindu religion which is a violation of provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 in the light of section 79 of Information Technology Act, 2000 Deliberately no action has been taken by Manish Maheshwari and Shagufta Kamran to remove such objectionable content from its platform even after passing of one month with the intention of promoting communal hatred and disturbing the social tranquillity in the country. The advocate has requested to immediately register FIR against all the accused persons named in his complaint and urged Delhi Police to arrest them to prevent further commission of the offence.

Complaint filed against Twitter India, MD Manish Maheshwari for 'spreading communal hatred'

Malaysian authorities will summon Zakir Naik for questioning after he allegedly made <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysian-minister-demands-action-against-zakir-naik-for-infalmmatory-speeches-242884">racially sensitive remarks </a>in the multi-ethnic nation, the government said on Thursday.

The move comes after several ministers demanded Naik's expulsion on Wednesday after he said Hindus in Malaysia had "100 times more rights" than the Muslim minority in India.

Naik, who has lived in Malaysia for about three years and faces charges of money laundering and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/pm-modi-asks-congressmen-to-sink-to-death-for-supporting-zakir-naik-215142">hate speech in India</a>, has come under fire for comments allegedly pitting the country's ethnic and religious minorities against the ethnic Malay majority, who are predominantly Muslim.

Police will question Naik and several other individuals and groups for making "racially-tinged statements" and for spreading false news that has affected public sensitivities, Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said.

"I would like to remind all parties, including non-citizens, that enforcement agencies under my ministry will not think twice to take legal action against anyone who attempts to threaten public harmony and peace," Muhyiddin said in a statement.

Asked for comment, a representative for Naik told Reuters he would first need to study the minister's statement.

Race and religion are sensitive issues in Malaysia, where Malay Muslims make up about 60 per cent of a population of 32 million. The rest are mostly ethnic Chinese and Indians, most of whom are Hindus.

Naik, who has repeatedly denied the charges against him in India, has said his detractors were quoting him out of context to malign him.

State news agency Bernama quoted Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad as saying this week that Naik cannot be sent back to India because of fears for his safety.

"If any (other) country wants to have him, they are welcome," Mahathir added.

India banned Naik's Islamic Research Foundation in late 2016, accusing him of encouraging and aiding its followers to "promote or attempt to promote feelings of enmity, hatred or ill-will between different religious communities and groups".

Malaysian authorities will summon Zakir Naik for questioning after he allegedly made racially sensitive remarks in the multi-ethnic nation, the government said on Thursday.

Malaysian authorities will summon Zakir Naik for questioning after he allegedly made racially sensitive remarks in the multi-ethnic nation, the government said on Thursday. The move comes after several ministers demanded Naik's expulsion on Wednesday after he said Hindus in Malaysia had "100 times more rights" than the Muslim minority in India. Naik, who has lived in Malaysia for about three years and faces charges of money laundering and hate speech in India, has come under fire for comments allegedly pitting the country's ethnic and religious minorities against the ethnic Malay majority, who are predominantly Muslim. Police will question Naik and several other individuals and groups for making "racially-tinged statements" and for spreading false news that has affected public sensitivities, Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said. "I would like to remind all parties, including non-citizens, that enforcement agencies under my ministry will not think twice to take legal action against anyone who attempts to threaten public harmony and peace," Muhyiddin said in a statement. Asked for comment, a representative for Naik told Reuters he would first need to study the minister's statement. Race and religion are sensitive issues in Malaysia, where Malay Muslims make up about 60 per cent of a population of 32 million. The rest are mostly ethnic Chinese and Indians, most of whom are Hindus. Naik, who has repeatedly denied the charges against him in India, has said his detractors were quoting him out of context to malign him. State news agency Bernama quoted Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad as saying this week that Naik cannot be sent back to India because of fears for his safety. "If any (other) country wants to have him, they are welcome," Mahathir added. India banned Naik's Islamic Research Foundation in late 2016, accusing him of encouraging and aiding its followers to "promote or attempt to promote feelings of enmity, hatred or ill-will between different religious communities and groups".

Malaysia to question Zakir Naik over inflammatory speeches

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