Hate speech online is no longer just a problem, it’s a threat to

Every day, users in Kyrgyzstan encounter hate speech, disinformation, and online harassment, content that divides communities, silences voices, and erodes public trust. In times of social and political tension, digital space can become a powerful tool for manipulating public opinion to deepen polarization. Yet, Kyrgyzstan lacks a clear legal definition of hate speech, and the mechanisms for addressing it remain fragmented.

On 17 June 2026, on the eve of the United Nations International Day for Countering Hate Speech (18 June), a coalition of…