Hate Speech, Hate Crime, and Discrimination – Experiences of People with Disabilities

The survey examines experiences of hate speech, hate crime and (everyday) discrimination among people with disabilities. Topics covered in the survey include characteristics (e.g. location, form/expression, who is behind it) and consequences of such experiences/incidents, and barriers to seeking help or reporting hate speech and hate crime to the police. The research institutes Fafo and the Norwegian Social Research NOVA at OsloMet carried out the project on behalf of The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir).

The research literature on hate crime, hate speech, harassment, violence and abuse often focuses on such offenses individually and thus rarely provides an overall picture of vulnerability. The purpose of the report is to look at harassment, hate speech and hate crime, and other violations suffered by people with disabilities, in context. The report is based on a review of previous research, data from the National Safety Survey 2022 and a survey aimed at members of disability organizations (hereinafter referred to as the organization survey). In addition, we have conducted expert interviews and discussed the material with a reference panel.