Facebook to train charities and non-profits in countering ’hate speech’

Facebook has revealed new plans to tackle extremism by educating charities and other organisations on how to counter hate speech.

The social media giant has launched the Online Civil Courage Initiative (OCCI), which the firm said would act as a forum for charities and other non-profit organisations to share their experiences of extremism and develop "best practices" to tackle the issue both on and offline.