Bilingualism, Multiculturalism : Crusade Against Hate Speech

An overview of the activities of the National Commission for the Promotion of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism between the period of July to September 2021 have been presented in words and images in the institution’s magazine. The 40-page bilingual document with an editorial from the Chairperson of the Commission highlights strides in combating hate speech and xenophobia, partnerships strengthened, field works carried out and the installation of Julienne Madia, the newest Member of the Commission appointed by the President of the Republic on July 2, 2021 in replacement of Djanabou Bakary, called to other duties.  
The editorial of the Chairperson, Peter Mafany Musonge, recalls efforts by the Commission in fighting against the ills of hate speech and xenophobia in all ten regions of the country, noting that the phenomenon cannot be eradicated in one fell swoop given that it has for some time entrenched itself in the socio-political ecosystem of the country. However, efforts by stakeholders and pleasant signs the campaign on promoting peaceful social cohesion is yielding positive outcomes comforts the Commission. “We salute all genuine efforts made by our stakeholders to help us hunt down a monster which can paralyse and dismember our beautiful country. The National Daily, Cameroon Tribune, has also been doing a tremendous job, dedicating pages of their widely-read newspaper to deplore the spread of hate speech among Cameroonians,” partly reads the editorial. 
An audience granted the France Ambassador, Christophe Guilhou on July 12, 2021 by the Chairperson also features in the magazine. In the words of the diplomat, his ...