Reflections from the Tunisia Mobility
Youth, AI & the Fight Against Hate Speech
Online hate speech is one of the most pressing challenges facing democratic societies. The Erasmus+ project “Generative AI – Youth Sector Challenges and Impact” aims to equip youth workers, NGOs, and young people with critical digital skills to act responsibly in an AI-powered world.
The program fosters tolerance, media literacy, critical thinking, and inclusive narratives, while identifying job market skills needed to face hate speech and misinformation.
📍 Location: Hammamet, Tunisia
📅 Date: April 28 – May 4, 2025
Highlights of the Week
Day 1 – Arrival & First Connections: Warm greetings, welcome dinner, and the beginning of a vibrant international community.
Day 2 – Getting Real About Hate Speech: Icebreakers and group discussions to explore how hate speech impacts communities and spreads online.
Day 3 – From Theory to Practice: AI masterclass led by university professors. Hands-on experience with generative AI tools and ethical reflections.
Day 4 – The Ethics of It All: Deep dive into fairness, explicability, non-maleficence, and legal frameworks. Mock trial on AI ethics cases.
Day 5 – Co-Creating Solutions: Group work, role-play, and participatory design to build ethical frameworks and youth strategies for AI.
Day 6 – Wrapping Up: Final reflections, team presentations, and a sense of shared purpose to spread this learning across borders.
What We’re Taking Forward
This program wasn’t just about AI or legal theory — it was about bridging cultures, building trust, and shaping digital futures with empathy.
- Stronger understanding of the intersection between AI and human rights.
- Cross-border collaboration among young changemakers.
- Real tools to fight hate speech in practical and sensitive ways.
In the heart of Tunisia, something powerful was set in motion — and we’re just getting started.
