Before They Hate: Empowering Youth to Combat Hate Speech

The Before They Hate (B4H8) project, co-funded by the European Union, unites organizations from across Europe to confront hate speech, discrimination, and misogyny targeting young people. Led by the Icelandic organization Ofsi, in partnership with Connect International (Belgium), St Paul’s Youth Forum (Scotland), the Center for Digital Pedagogics (Denmark), and Backslash (Spain), the initiative equips youth professionals with innovative tools to foster a more inclusive society.

Through a comprehensive methodology and an interactive online platform, B4H8 supports youth professionals by providing both theoretical knowledge and practical tools. This includes digital and in-person activities designed to raise awareness and drive impactful change.

• B4H8 Methodology and Platform: A structured framework that combines theory and practice, tested in workshops across Europe. Explore more in this article and access the resource here.
• Photo Campaign (@before_hate): A powerful Instagram campaign showcasing real stories of young people standing against hate speech. See it on the project’s Instagram: @before_hate. Learn more in this article.
• Short Film Geltu!: An award-winning educational film addressing hate speech. Read more in this article and watch the film here.
• Workshops and Testing: National and international workshops where the methodology and platform were tested by youth professionals. Discover more in this article.

Join the movement and take action against hate speech! Learn more about Before They Hate on the official website and follow the project on Instagram: @before_hate. Together, we can build a society where all young people feel included and empowered.

This project is co-funded by the European Union.