But transformation becomes possible when we are willing to engage rather than simply push people away.
Deeyah Khan
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- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Hate speech is never just words, UNESCO interview, June 15, 2026 (updated June 16); Full original interview read. Complete16word sentence from her closing answer. Context: engaging people to counter hatred; she explicitly says change is difficult and not guaranteed. Whole interview16words.
- Hate speech is never just words, UNESCO interview, June 15, 2026 (updated June 16)
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