Governor Wes Moore today announced that his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 will maintain $10 million in funding for the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Program. The program, which saw its funding doubled in the governor’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, provides vital support to nonprofit organizations and faith-based institutions for security enhancements to protect their facilities and members against hate-motivated violence. Read the article here>
Korean President Lee Aims to Punish Discrimination and Hate Speech
President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday condemned “rampant” racist and xenophobic behavior in Korea, calling for swift legal measures to punish hate speech and false information that he said are deepening social divisions. Read the article here>
Political Leaders Unite Against Hate Speech at National Conference in Gambia
Political leaders from across The Gambia convened at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre on 23rd October for a landmark national conference on hate speech and politics, as The Gambia prepares for the crucial 2026 presidential elections. Read the article here>