“Block the Hatred. Share the Love! 2.0” is back, blending online action with real-world events to promote respect and inclusion across the Western Balkans.
BHSL is the European Union and Council of Europe’s regional awareness-raising initiative to counter hate speech across the Western Balkans. Originally launched on December 2020, the initiative targets hate speech that disproportionately affects vulnerable individuals, groups, or communities and intensified during the COVID-19 period. This new phase amplifies positive narratives, mobilises youth, athletes and local leaders, and blends online action with on-the-ground community events. The BHSL2.0 will extend key methods of advocacy and awareness raising including storytelling, youth trainings, and local partnerships, while scaling community activities and toolkits for educators and public institutions.
The initiative continues under the EU and Council of Europe joint action “Promotion of diversity and equality in the Western Balkans”, with its dedicated Facebook and Instagram channels, involvement of ‘No Hate Speech Ambassadors’, and practical factsheets for schools, CSOs and municipalities.
