Meta (FACEBOOK, INC.) | Report on Addressing Antisemitism and Hate in Online Platforms at Meta (FACEBOOK, INC.)

Status
Filed
Previous AGM date
Resolution details
Company ticker
FB
Lead filer
JLens
Resolution ask
Report on or disclose
ESG theme
  • Social
ESG sub-theme
  • Digital rights
Type of vote
Shareholder proposal
Filer type
Shareholder
Company sector
Technology
Company HQ country
United States
Resolved clause
RESOLVED: Shareholders request that Meta Platforms, Inc. prepare a report, at reasonable cost and omitting proprietary information, detailing the companys policies, practices, and effectiveness in addressing antisemitism and other forms of online hate on its platforms and services. The report should evaluate the adequacy of moderation, enforcement, user protection, ad policies, and transparency efforts, with findings made publicly available within one year.
Supporting statement
ADL?s 2024 annual survey[1] highlights the need for Meta to address antisemitism and other forms of online hate to foster a safer online environment. Forty-one percent of Jewish adults reported altering their online behavior to avoid being recognized as Jewish, illustrating the chilling effect of antisemitic harassment and threats on major social media platforms, including Meta's platforms. The same survey found significant increases in both general and severe online harassment against individuals from other communities, indicating that online hate is a growing and pervasive problem among a broad array of users. A detailed report on Meta?s efforts to combat online hate would provide shareholders critical insights into corporate policies while protecting users from harm. Ineffective moderation may drive users to platforms with stronger protections and deter advertisers prioritizing brand safety, reducing engagement and revenue. To secure long-term profitability and user trust, Meta must prioritize content moderation. At Meta?s discretion, the report may include, but should not be limited to, the following: Expertise : Integration of antisemitism and hate speech experts to enhance policies and staff training. Content Moderation and Policies: Alignment with best practices to address hate, including not weakening or reversing existing commitments to address content targeting users for their identities or beliefs. In 2025, ADL reported that, following Meta?s rollback of certain hate-content policies in January, 30 Jewish members of Congress experienced a fivefold increase in antisemitic comments on their public Facebook pages.[2] Enforcement Mechanisms : Evaluate tools for detecting and removing hate speech. In 2024 ADL found Facebook?s and Instagram?s reporting mechanisms fundamentally broken, failing to address antisemitic content effectively. In ADL?s 2023 Holocaust Denial Report Card, Meta?s platforms scored a C-, trailing behind competitors like Twitch and YouTube. User Support : Enhance resources for users experiencing hate speech. In 2023, Meta platforms scored lower than competitors like TikTok and YouTube in harassment targets.[3] Data Transparency : Unlike Reddit and YouTube, Meta?s reports lack critical context, limiting insights into moderation efforts. Current APIs restrict independent researchers from auditing content like comments, stories, and WhatsApp messages. Meta should offer a comprehensive research API allowing privacy-protected access to random samples of public, private, and moderated content for independent auditing. Training and Education : Ongoing staff training to address hate speech effectively. ADL?s findings highlight the urgent need for strong hate speech moderation. A comprehensive report will reinforce Meta?s commitment to user safety, protect advertiser trust, and safeguard against regulatory risk. Stand Against Hate. Send Meta a Message. Vote FOR this Proposal. 1 https://www.adl.org/resources/report/online-hate-and-harassment-american-experience-2024 2 https://www.adl.org/resources/article/metas-hate-policy-rollback-linked-increased-antisemitism 3 https://www.adl.org/resources/report/blockfilternotify-support-targets-online-hate-report-card

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