Social media influencers in Sri Lanka and the Maldives who are countering online hate could sharpen their skills in a program launched by the United Nations Development Program and the European Union.

“COVID-19 has heightened concerns around the spread of hate speech, misinformation, and negativity online,” Robert Juhkam, Resident Representative for UNDP in Sri Lanka said in a statement.
 
“However, young people in Sri Lanka have shown a desire and ability to drive positive change for themselves and their communities, particularly on social media to overcome this.”

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