Al-Zahraa (PBUH) University for Women participated on Monday in a scientific seminar organized by the University of Karbala, in cooperation with the Karbala Center for Studies and Research at the Holy Imam Hussain Shrine, entitled “Hate Speech and Extremism: The Role of Media in Combating Them.”

 

The seminar featured a lecture delivered by Dr. Saad Maan, Head of Iraq’s Security Media Cell, and was attended by a number of academics and students. Al-Zahraa University was represented by Dr. Ghazwan Hamad Al-Masoudi and Dr. John Hannoun Al-Attabi.

 

During the seminar, Dr. Al-Masoudi emphasized the vital role of media in promoting a culture of tolerance and fostering peaceful coexistence among members of society. He highlighted the need to adopt responsible media discourse that reinforces the values of dialogue and acceptance of others, contributes to combating hate speech and extremism, and strengthens social peace.

 

The seminar addressed the various manifestations of extremism and forms of hate speech, along with the factors contributing to their spread. It also shed light on the negative role of certain digital platforms in accelerating the dissemination of misinformation, rumors, inflammatory rhetoric, and misleading content, as well as their adverse effects on society.