Two-Time Academy Award Winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s SOC Films is proud to announce the launch of its latest campaign, “Facets of Hate Speech” [Nafrat Angez Guftugu ke Pehlu]. This groundbreaking initiative features a YouTube series of five films, aiming to spark a new dialogue around the rising concerns of the Pakistani community regarding hate speech. The series will also shed light on the work of individuals who are addressing one of the greatest crises of our times.
The films feature activists, experts, and officials commenting on serious situations. This series aims to challenge social norms and change the narrative on topics that have been deemed too taboo to speak on.
“This campaign is a crucial step in confronting the grave threat of hate speech which has deeply woven itself into the fabric of Pakistani society—an alarming reality that challenges the future we envision for our country. Hate speech fuels intolerance, discrimination, and violence. It silences dissent, undermines human rights, and jeopardizes the very foundation of a just and equitable society. Through this series, we aim to give voice to the victims of hate speech, amplify the voices of those working tirelessly to combat it, and inspire action for a more inclusive, and tolerant Pakistan.”said Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
The five-part series explores the following critical facets of hate speech:
