The Cascais Declaration indicated that those who signed it are "alarmed" at what is described as a global spread, online and offline, of "disinformation, misinformation and hate speech."
The signatories would also want these to be targeted while strengthening "information integrity." The document did not indicate what this means or how the group is planning to act on it. Another controversial UN scheme called the Pact for the Future was also mentioned in the paper.
"Take note of the adoption of the Pact for the Future which recognizes the role of reinvigorated multilateralism and the importance of the voice of religious leaders and faith-based organizations in promoting a culture of peace," the declaration stated.
However, critics of the Pact speculate that this is just another mechanism that would pave the way to more censorship and surveillance.
There was even a mention of "monitoring antisemitism," but also "combating Islamophobia," which the declaration indicated a special UN envoy would be deployed to deal with the task...<<<Read More>>>...
