In 2023, the Roma people were the most common target of offensive and hate speech posts on Facebook. On X/Twitter, humanitarian activities triggered the largest share of offensive content, followed by the Romani people. Immigration generated many negative comments and posts on both social medias. According to the source, the largest share of offensive and discriminatory content was found on X/Twitter, 24 percent, compared to 15 percent on Facebook.
Incidence of offensive, discriminatory or hate speech content on Facebook and X/Twitter posts and comments in Italy in 2023, by topic
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Amnesty International. (June 30, 2024). Incidence of offensive, discriminatory or hate speech content on Facebook and X/Twitter posts and comments in Italy in 2023, by topic [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 26, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1262423/main-topics-of-online-hate-speech-in-italy/
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Amnesty International. (2024). Incidence of offensive, discriminatory or hate speech content on Facebook and X/Twitter posts and comments in Italy in 2023, by topic. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 26, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1262423/main-topics-of-online-hate-speech-in-italy/
Amnesty International. "Incidence of Offensive, Discriminatory or Hate Speech Content on Facebook and X/Twitter Posts and Comments in Italy in 2023, by Topic." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Jun 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1262423/main-topics-of-online-hate-speech-in-italy/
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