How Instagram Fuels Cow Vigilante Violence in India

Social media platforms like Instagram are powerful tools for connection, but what happens when they enable hate-driven violence?

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, to explore how Instagram fuels cow vigilante violence in India.

📢 Key Topics:

➡️ How social media amplifies hate speech and dangerous narratives
➡️ The socio-political impact of cow vigilantism in India
➡️ Instagram’s responsibility in addressing extremism
➡️ Strategies to counter online hate and violence

👥 Panelists:

🗣 Yash Sharma (Lead Researcher, CSOH)
🗣 Cathy Buerger (Director of Research, Dangerous Speech Project)
🗣 Rohit Chopra (Professor, Santa Clara University)
🗣 Abhyudaya Tyagi (Associate Research Fellow, CSOH)

🎙 **Moderator:** Deeksha Udupa (Digital Research Analyst, CSOH)

🕒 When:
📅  Tuesday, 3rd December 2024
⏰ 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM AEDT

🔗 Register Here: [https://tinyurl.com/instavig]

💭 Why This Matters:
This discussion goes beyond identifying problems—it’s a call to action to hold platforms accountable and develop solutions to prevent the spread of hate. Join the conversation and be part of the change!

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