What is hate speech? Citizens’ organization spreads awareness with pamphlet in front of Naha City Hall
A passerby reads the pamphlet (May 19, in front of Naha City Hall)
May 20, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo
On May 19, the group Okinawa Counters passed out pamphlets about hate speech in front of Naha City Hall. Okinawa Counters has been protesting expressions of hate speech in front of Naha City Hall since May 20, 2020.
The pamphlet explains that hate speech is “a violation of human rights, and refers to derogatory language that is based on hatred or feelings of disgust and incites discriminatory behavior toward a group by pointing out attributes that cannot be changed, such as race or nationality.” The pamphlet provides further explanations about hate speech in question-and-answer format. Fumio Takeda (Yaese) says, “It makes you think about what kinds of hate speech exist.”
Mentioning that May 20 will mark one year since Okinawa Counters began their efforts, Mitsunori Tsuhako (Tomigusuku), a group member, says “If people aren’t aware that there is discrimination within Okinawa, it’s impossible for them to notice when it happens. We will continue working to spread awareness.”
(English translation by T&CT and Ellen Huntley)
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