Oversight Board
AKTUALISIERT 10.09.2024
Zweck des Gremiums
Das Oversight Board ist ein externes Gremium, an das sich Menschen wenden können, wenn sie mit den Entscheidungen von Meta zur Durchsetzung von Inhalten auf Facebook, Instagram oder in Threads nicht einverstanden sind. Wir verpflichten uns, die inhaltlichen Entscheidungen des Oversight Boards umzusetzen, und seine Empfehlungen tragen dazu bei, wie wir unsere Richtlinien in Zukunft gestalten werden.
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Eating Disorder Awareness Posts Bundle
The Oversight Board overturned Meta's original decision to remove the first piece of content and one photo in the photo carousel of the second piece of content from Instagram.
Eating Disorder Awareness Posts Bundle
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Reporting on Somaliland Current Affairs Bundle
The Oversight Board overturned Meta’s original decisions to remove a Facebook page and four posts.
Reporting on Somaliland Current Affairs Bundle
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Taiwan Job Scam Warning
The Oversight Board selected a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a post reshared by a police department in Taiwan.
Taiwan Job Scam Warning
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Emojis Targeting Black People Bundle
The Oversight Board selected a case bundle appealed by Facebook and Instagram users regarding two pieces of content involving the use of monkey emojis to refer to Black people.
Emojis Targeting Black People Bundle
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Post Asking for Insulin in Mexico
The Oversight Board issued a summary decision on a case which deals with a Facebook post containing a video depicting an elderly person holding a sign that reads, in Spanish: “Trading wellness chocolate for insulin.”
Post Asking for Insulin in Mexico
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Report on Violent Attack in Sri Lanka
The Oversight Board issued a summary decision on a case which deals with a Facebook post containing a link to a news article about a gunman firing at a church in Sri Lanka.
Report on Violent Attack in Sri Lanka
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Posts Sharing Speeches in Syrian Conflict
The Oversight Board overturned Meta's decision to remove both pieces of content from Facebook.
Posts Sharing Speeches in Syria Conflict
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Poem About Political Protests in Argentina
The Oversight Board overturned Meta’s original decision to remove an Instagram post featuring a poem about political protest in Argentina. Meta had already reinstated the content, and no further action will be taken on this case.
Poem About Political Protests in Argentina
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Corruption Claims Involving Politician's Children
The Oversight Board selected a case involving a Facebook post containing two images and a caption accusing a Filipino politician of corruption.
Corruption Claims Involving Politician's Children
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Posts with Puppies Seemingly for Sale Bundle
The Oversight Board selected two cases involving advertising pets on Facebook.
Posts with Puppies Seemingly for Sale Bundle
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Statement Against the Former President of Senegal
The Oversight Board issued a summary decision on a case which deals with a Facebook post criticizing Senegal's debt levels under former President Macky Sall that included the statement that Mr. Sall deserves 'the public guillotine.'
Statement Against the Former President of Senegal
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Comment Stating Romani Should Not Exist
The Oversight Board issued a summary decision on a case which deals with a Facebook comment targeting Romani people, stating they “should not exist” and are “only [a] problem for the world.” The comment was made on a post discussing the history of migrations of the Romani people.
Comment Stating Romani Should Not Exist
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Promotional Clip for Interview in Iraq
The Oversight Board issued a summary decision on a case which deals with a video posted to Facebook featuring a clip of a televised interview with Qais Hadi Sayed Hasan al-Khazali, a politician, cleric and militant leader of Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq, an Iraqi Shia paramilitary organization and political party.
Promotional Clip for Interview in Iraq
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Videos of Teachers Hitting Children
The Oversight Board upheld Meta's decision to leave up the content with warning labels in the French case and overturned Meta's decision to remove the content in the Indian case.
Videos of Teachers Hitting Children
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Protest Footage Paired with Pro-Duterte Chants
The Oversight Board selected a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a video posted shortly after former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested to face charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity.
Protest Footage Paired with Pro-Duterte Chants
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Eating Disorder Awareness Posts Bundle
The Oversight Board selected a case bundle regarding two Instagram photo carousel posts shared during National Eating Disorder Awareness Weeks in separate years.
Eating Disorder Awareness Posts Bundle
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Reporting on Somaliland Current Affairs Bundle
The Oversight Board selected a case bundle regarding four posts in Somali published to a Facebook page that describes itself as belonging to freelance journalism.
Reporting on Somaliland Current Affairs Bundle
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Alleged Audio Call to Rig Elections in Iraqi Kurdistan
The Oversight Board issues a decision on a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding an audio clip posted by a prominent media outlet in Iraqi Kurdistan ahead of their parliamentary elections.
Alleged Audio Call to Rig Elections in Iraqi Kurdistan
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Poem About Political Protests in Argentina
The Oversight Board selected a case appealed by an Instagram user regarding a carousel of text-only images in Spanish that form a poem about political protest in Argentina.
Poem About Political Protests in Argentina
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Criticism of EU Migration Policies and Immigrants Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision regarding discussions centered around the European Union’s Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Criticism of EU Migration Policies and Immigrants Bundle
CASE UPDATES
Symbols Adopted by Dangerous Organizations
The Oversight Board issues decisions on three cases involving symbols often used by hate groups, but which can also have other uses.
Symbols Adopted by Dangerous Organizations
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AI-Manipulated Video Promoting Gambling
The Oversight Board makes a decision on case involving AI-manipulated video promoting gambling
Decision on AI-Manipulated Video Promoting Gambling
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Images of Partially Nude Indigenous Women
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case bundle involving four posts which include images and videos posted to Instagram and Facebook depicting indigenous women with their breasts uncovered in non-sexual contexts.
Images of Partially Nude Indigenous Women
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Comment on Kenyan Politics Using a Designated Slur
The Oversight Board selected case regarding a comment on a post about former Deputy President of Kenya Rigathi Gachagua’s support for former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s candidacy in the election for the African Union’s Chairperson.
Comment on Kenyan Politics Using a Designated Slur
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Content Targeting Human Rights Defender in Peru
The Oversight Board makes decisions on a case involving a digitally altered headshot of the leader of a human rights organization in Peru on Facebook.
Content Targeting Human Rights Defender in Peru
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Breast Cancer Awareness Content Bundle
The Oversight Board issued decisions in a case bundle which deals with fifteen Facebook and Instagram posts featuring different types of breast cancer awareness content.
Breast Cancer Awareness Content Bundle
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FARC Dissidents Video
The Oversight Board issued a summary decision on a case which deals with a video posted to Facebook depicting 'Estado Mayor Central' (EMC) a conglomerate of dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
FARC Dissidents Video
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Link to Wikipedia Article on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
The Oversight Board issued a decision on a case which deals with a reply to a Facebook comment that included a link to a Wikipedia article about Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
Link to Wikipedia Article on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
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Footage of Massacres in Syria
The Oversight Board issued a decision on a case which deals with a video posted to Facebook containing graphic footage of violence in Syria.
Footage of Massacres in Syria
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Posts Sharing Speeches in Syrian Conflict
The Oversight Board selected two new cases, appealed by Facebook users regarding two pieces of content related to Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group designated as a terrorist organization by the UN Security Council.
Posts Sharing Speeches in Syrian Conflict
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Videos of Teachers Hitting Children Bundle
The Oversight Board selected two new cases, referred by Meta, about videos that show teachers hitting children in school settings.
Videos of Teachers Hitting Children Bundle
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Reclaimed Term in Drag Performance
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case which deals with an Instagram post featuring a drag performance and a caption that included the word 'faggy,' which Meta designates as a slur, being used in a reclaimed, positive, self-referential context.
Reclaimed Term in Drag Performance
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Comment targeting people with Down Syndrome
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case which deals with a Facebook comment targeting individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities.
Comment targeting people with Down Syndrome
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Posts Displaying South Africa's Apartheid-Era Flag
The Oversight Board makes decisions on three pieces of content shared during the UK riots that took place between July 30 and August 7, 2024.
Posts Displaying South Africa's Apartheid-Era Flag
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Posts Supporting UK Riots Bundle
The Oversight Board makes decisions on three pieces of content shared during the UK riots that took place between July 30 and August 7, 2024.
Posts Supporting UK Riots Bundle
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Decision on Gender Identity Debate Videos
The Oversight Board makes decisions on two cases involving gender identity debates.
Decision on Gender Identity Debate Videos
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Alleged Audio Call to Rig Elections in Iraqi Kurdistan
The Oversight Board selected a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding an audio clip posted by a prominent media outlet in Iraqi Kurdistan ahead of their parliamentary elections.
Alleged Audio Call to Rig Elections in Iraqi Kurdistan
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Symbols Adopted By Dangerous Organizations
The Oversight Board selected three cases referred by Meta regarding content posted to Instagram, all involving symbols often used by hate groups but which can also have other uses.
Symbols Adopted By Dangerous Organizations
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AI-Manipulated Video Promoting Gambling
The Oversight Board selected a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a video posted to Facebook which depicted an AI-manipulated version of a person who appears to be Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo Nazário encouraging others to download a popular online game called Plinco.
AI-Manipulated Video Promoting Gambling
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Content Targeting Human Rights Defender in Peru
The Oversight Board selected a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding an image posted to Facebook that depicts a digitally altered headshot of the leader of a human rights organization in Peru.
Content Targeting Human Rights Defender in Peru
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Images of Partially Nude Indigenous Women
The Oversight Board selected a case bundle involving four images, three posted on Instagram and one on Facebook. The cases concern content featuring partially nude indigenous women.
Images of Partially Nude Indigenous Women
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Decision on Candidate for Mayor Assassinated in Mexico Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding four pieces of content concerning the assassination of José Alfredo Cabrera Barrientos, a mayoral candidate for a municipality in Mexico.
Decision on Candidate for Mayor Assassinated in Mexico Bundle
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Posts Supporting UK Riots Bundle
The Oversight Board selected a case bundle appealed by Facebook users regarding content shared during the UK riots that took place between July 30 and August 7, 2024.
Posts Supporting UK Riots Bundle
CASE UPDATES
Decision on Footage of Terrorist Attack in Moscow Case Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding content containing a video that depicts the moment of a terrorist attack on visible victims at a concert venue in Moscow.
Decision on Footage of Terrorist Attack in Moscow
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Depiction of Candidates for U.S. Elections
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding an altered depiction of U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz.
Depiction of Candidates for U.S. Elections
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Criticism of EU Migration Policies and Immigrants Bundle
The Oversight Board selected a case bundle appealed by Facebook users regarding discussions centered around the European Union’s Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Criticism of EU Migration Policies and Immigrants Bundle
CASE UPDATES
Decision on Homophobic Violence in West Africa
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case referred by Meta regarding a video from Nigeria that shows two men who appear to have been beaten and detained for allegedly having sex with one another.
Decision on Homophobic Violence in West Africa
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Decision on Iranian Make-Up Video for a Child Marriage Case
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case referred by Meta regarding an Instagram video of a beauty salon providing services to a child bride.
Decision on Iranian Make-Up Video for a Child Marriage Case
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Posts Displaying South Africa's Apartheid-Era Flag
The Oversight Board selected a case bundle regarding posts that include depictions of the flag used by South Africa between 1928 and 1994.
Candidate for Mayor Assassinated in Mexico Bundle
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Candidate for Mayor Assassinated in Mexico Bundle
The Oversight Board selected a case bundle regarding four pieces of content concerning the assassination of José Alfredo Cabrera Barrientos, a mayoral candidate for a municipality in Mexico.
Candidate for Mayor Assassinated in Mexico Bundle
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Decision on Criminal Allegations Based on Nationality Case Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case bundle from Threads, Facebook, and Instagram regarding posts that make criminal allegations against groups on the basis of nationality, a protected characteristic.
Decision on Criminal Allegations Based on Nationality
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Decision on Pakistan Political Candidate Accused of Blasphemy Case
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding an Instagram video containing accusations of blasphemy against a political candidate in Pakistan.
Decision on Pakistan Political Candidate
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Cartoon About Rape
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a cartoon depicting an individual being drugged with the implication of an impending rape.
Cartoon About Rape
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Cartoons About College Protests
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding cartoons that were posted in the context of college protests over the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.
Cartoons About College Protests
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Decision on Statements About the Japanese Prime Minister Case
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Threads concerning a reply to a post about Japanese Prime Minister Kishida.
Decision on Japanese PM
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Decision on Anti-Colectivos Content in Post-Election Venezuela Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a bundle of cases concerning two pieces of content posted to Facebook and Instagram regarding “Colectivos,” an umbrella term used to describe irregular armed gangs or paramilitary-style groups closely aligned with the government in Venezuela.
Decision on Anti-Colectivos Content in Post-Election Venezuela Bundle
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Decision on From the River to the Sea Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a bundle of cases concerning three pieces of content referencing the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Decision on From the River to the Sea Bundle
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Gender Identity Debate Videos
The Oversight Board selected a user-appealed case bundle regarding two pieces of content on Facebook and Instagram involving responses to transgender people playing competitive sports and using public bathrooms.
Gender Identity Bundle
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Anti-Colectivos Content in Post-Election Venezuela
The Oversight Board selected a Meta-referred expedited case bundle concerning two pieces of content posted to Facebook and Instagram regarding “Colectivos,” an umbrella term used to describe irregular armed gangs or paramilitary-style groups closely aligned with the government in Venezuela.
Anti-Colectivos Content in Post-Election Venezuela
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Quoting Yesenia Zamudio’s Speech Against Femicide
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding an image of a drawing of Yesenia Zamudio with a quote about her quest for justice for the 2016 killing of her daughter.
Quoting Yesenia Zamudio’s Speech Against Femicide
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Statements Against Chinese Communist Party
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a statement posted to Instagram that included the phrase: “Death to the Chinese Communist Party!”
Statements Against Chinese Communist Party
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Statements Targeting Indigenous Australians Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case bundle regarding two pieces of content posted to Facebook supporting the exclusion of Indigenous Australians from disputed lands using cursing and calling Indigenous Australians “ratbags.”
Statements Targeting Indigenous Australians Bundle
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Decision on Explicit AI Images Case
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by Facebook and Instagram users regarding two pieces of content containing artificial explicit images.
Decision on Explicit AI Images Case
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Homophobic Violence in West Africa
The Oversight Board selected a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a video from Nigeria that shows two men who appear to have been beaten and detained for allegedly having sex with one another.
Homophobic Violence in West Africa
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Footage of Terrorist Attack in Moscow Bundle
The Oversight Board selected a case bundle appealed by Facebook users regarding content containing a video that depicts the moment of a terrorist attack on visible victims at a concert venue in Moscow.
Footage of Terrorist Attack in Moscow Bundle
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Iranian Make-Up Video for a Child Marriage Case
The Oversight Board selected a case referred by Meta regarding an Instagram video of a beauty salon providing services to a child bride.
Iranian Make-Up Video for a Child Marriage
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Mistreatment by Ecuadorian Forces
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding a video showing a person in uniform hitting and kicking a group of people.
Ecuadorian Forces
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Reports on the War in Gaza Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook and Instagram regarding two posts containing news reporting on the war in Gaza.
Reports on the War in Gaza
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Threat of Violence Against the Rohingya People
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding threats made against the Rohingya people.
Rohingya People
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Testicular Cancer Self-Check Infographics
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding a post containing infographics that provide instructions for testicular self-examination.
Testicular Cancer Infographics
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Pakistan Political Candidate Accused of Blasphemy
The Oversight Board selected a case regarding an Instagram video containing accusations of blasphemy against a political candidate in Pakistan.
Pakistan Political Candidate Accused of Blasphemy
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Criminal Allegations Based on Nationality Case Bundle
The Oversight Board selected a case bundle from Threads, Facebook, and Instagram regarding posts that make criminal allegations against groups on the basis of nationality, a protected characteristic.
Criminal Allegations Case Bundle
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Statements About the Japanese Prime Minister Case
The Oversight Board selected a case from Threads concerning a reply to a post about Japanese Prime Minister Kishida.
Japanese Prime Minister Case
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Decision on News Documentary on Child Abuse in Pakistan Case
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case referred by Meta concerning a news documentary depicting sexually abused children in Pakistan.
Decision on Child Abuse News Documentary Case
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Decision on Australian Electoral Commission’s Voting Rules Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a bundle of cases concerning users’ commentary around a tweet from the Australian Electoral Commission.
Decision on Australian Electoral Commission’s Voting Rules Bundle
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From the River to the Sea Bundle
The Oversight Board selected a new case bundle concerning three pieces of content referencing the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
From the River to the Sea Bundle
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Dehumanizing Comments About People in Gaza
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case concerning an image with text that referred to people from Gaza as savages.
Dehumanizing Comments About People in Gaza
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Thai Hostage Negotiator Interview Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case bundle concerning segments of a video interview with a Thai hostage negotiator.
Thai Hostage Negotiator Interview Bundle
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Negative Stereotypes of African Americans Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case bundle concerning images highlighting negative stereotypes about African Americans.
Negative Stereotypes of African Americans Bundle
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Explicit AI Images Case Bundle
The Oversight Board selected a new case bundle concerning AI generated explicit images.
Explicit AI Images Case Bundle
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Decision on Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Video Captive
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case concerning a video showing members of the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
Decision on Sudan Rapid Support Forces Video
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Political Korean Poem
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding a Korean poem with a historically significant word.
Political Korean Poem
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Reports of Israeli Rape Victims
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case bundle from Facebook regarding posts that describe sexual violence carried out by Hamas militants.
Reports of Israeli Rape Victims
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Washington Post Article on Israel-Hamas
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding a link to a Washington Post article about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Washington Post Article on Israel-Hamas
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Journalist Recounting Meeting in Gaza
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding a journalist's recounting of an interview with Hamas co-founder.
Journalist Recounting Meeting in Gaza
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Decision on Reporting on Pakistani Parliament Speech
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case concerning a video clip of a politician’s address to the National Assembly of Pakistan.
Decision on Reporting on Pakistani Parliament Speech
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Decision on Greek Elections Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a bundle of cases concerning political content within the context of the 2023 Greek elections.
Decision on Greek Elections Bundle
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Decision on Shaheed PAO
The Oversight Board responds to Meta's policy advisory opinion referral on the term Shaheed.
Decision on Shaheed PAO
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Decision on Politician's Comments on Demographic Changes
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a video of a French politician making claims about the colonization of Europe.
Decision on Politician's Comments
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Hateful Memes Video Montage
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding a video containing a series of racist, anti-semitic, and homophobic meme images.
Hateful Memes Video Montage
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Elon Musk Satire
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Instagram regarding images illustrating a fictional social media interaction intended to criticize Elon Musk.
Elon Musk Satire
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Cartoon Showing Taliban Oppression Against Women
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding a cartoon image that illustrates women’s oppression under the Taliban regime.
Taliban Oppression Against Women
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Syria Protest
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Instagram regarding a video that encourages Syrians to resist the regime of Bashar al-Assad.
Syria Protest
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Libya Floods
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding a video made in connection to the recent floods in Libya.
Libya Floods
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Proud Boys News Article Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on two cases from Facebook regarding a member of the Proud Boys convicted and sentenced for participating in the January 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Proud Boys News Article Bundle
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News Documentary on Child Abuse in Pakistan
The Oversight Board selected a new case referred by Meta concerning a news documentary depicting sexually abused children in Pakistan.
News Documentary on Child Abuse in Pakistan
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Decision on Weapons Post LInked to Sudan’s Conflict
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case referred by Meta regarding a Facebook post with instructions for making an explosive, followed by a statement of support for the Sudanese Armed Forces.
Decision on Sudan’s Conflict Case
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Australian Electoral Commission’s Voting Rules Bundle
The Oversight Board selected two cases concerning users’ commentary around a tweet from the Australian Electoral Commission that discusses voting multiple times at the polls.
Australian Electoral Commission Bundle
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Decision on Altered Video of President Biden
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a video of President Biden and his granddaughter that was altered in a way that removed the context and distorted his actions.
Decision on President Biden Video
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Decision on Holocaust Denial Post
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a photo containing a list of false facts about the Holocaust which, as a result, imply denial of the Holocaust.
Decision on Holocaust Denial
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Decision on Post in Polish Targeting Trans People
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a photo of a curtain hanging over a window which resembles the Trans Pride flag.
Decision on Post Targeting Trans People
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Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Video Captive
The Oversight Board selects a case concerning a video showcasing members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces.
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces
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Reporting on Pakistani Parliament Speech
The Oversight Board selects a case concerning a video clip of a politician’s address to the National Assembly of Pakistan.
Pakistani Parliament Speech
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Supreme Court in White Hoods
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding an image depicting Supreme Court judges in Ku Klux Klan robes. .
Supreme Court in White Hoods
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Heritage of Pride
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Instagram regarding a quote from African-American activist James Baldwin.
Heritage of Pride
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Goebbels Quote Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a bundle of four cases from Facebook regarding an image of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels.
Goebbels Quote Bundle
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Breast Self-Exam
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding a video explaining the origin of any breast cancer.
Breast Self-Exam
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Karachi Mayoral Election Comment
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding a photograph of Pakistani politicians.
Karachi Mayoral Election Comment
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Fictional Assault on Gay Couple
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding content depicting a gay couple being beaten.
Fictional Assault on Gay Couple
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Federal Constituency in Nigeria
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding an image of Nigerian politician Yusuf Gagdi.
Federal Constituency in Nigeria
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Media Conspiracy Cartoon
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding content with dehumanizing images.
Media Conspiracy Cartoon
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Niger Coup Cartoon
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding an image of a boot labeled 'Niger.'
Niger Coup Cartoon
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Girls' Education in Afghanistan
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding content about the Taliban’s policy of denying girls an education.
Girls' Education in Afghanistan
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Bengali Debate about Religion
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding content about atheism in Bangladesh.
Bengali Debate about Religion
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Azov Battalion
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Instagram regarding content about the Azov Battalion.
Azov Battalion
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Hostages Kidnapped from Israel
The Oversight Board selects a case from Facebook regarding a video depicting the abudction of hostages kidnapped from Israel.
Hostages Kidnapped from Israel
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Al-Shifa Hospital
The Oversight Board selects a case from Facebook regarding a video depicting what appears to be the aftermath of a strike at hospital in Gaza.
Al-Shifa Hospital
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Politician's Comments on Demographic Changes
The Oversight Board selects a case from Facebook regarding a politican's comments on demographic changes in France.
Politician's Comments on Demographic Changes
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Human Trafficking in Thailand
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case from Facebook regarding content raising awareness about human trafficking.
Human Trafficking in Thailand
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Mention of Al-Shabaab Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on two cases fron Facebook regarding content that condemned Al-Shabaab.
Mention of Al-Shabaab
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Education About Ovulation Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on two cases, one from Facebook and another from Instagram, regarding content providing education about ovulation.
Education About Ovulation Bundle
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Praise be to God Post
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding an Instagram post of a woman with the accompanying caption “Alhamdulillah” which translates to “Praise be to God.
Praise be to God
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Planet of the Apes Racism Video
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a video posted to Facebook of dark-skinned men driving in France that is accompanied by a dehumanizing caption.
Planet of the Apes Racism
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Video of Iranian Woman Confronted on Street
The Oversight Board selects a case appealed by an Instagram user regarding a video of an unveiled Iranian woman being confronted by a male judicial officer.
Confronted Iranian Woman
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Decision on Fruit Juice Diet Bundle
The Oversight Board makes a decision on two cases appealed by a Facebook user regarding videos of an individual claiming to have experienced positive physical results from a fruit juice diet.
Decision on Fruit Juice Diet
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Greek 2023 Elections Campaign Bundle
The Oversight Board selects a bundle of cases appealed by multiple users regarding two Facebook posts concerning political content within the context of Greek elections.
Greek Elections Bundle
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Weapons Post Linked to Sudan’s Conflict
The Oversight Board selects a case referred by Meta regarding a Facebook post with instructions for making an explosive, followed by a statement of support for the Sudanese Armed Forces.
Sudan’s Conflict
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Altered Video of President Biden
The Oversight Board selects a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a video of President Biden and his granddaughter that was altered in a way that removed the context and distorted his actions.
President Biden Video
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Decision on Call for Women’s Protest in Cuba Case
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case referred by Meta regarding an Instagram video that captures a user’s call for women to join a political protest against the Cuban government.
Decision on Women’s Protest in Cuba
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Polish Post Targeting Trans People
The Oversight Board selects a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a post in Polish containing hateful rhetoric targeting the transgender community.
Targeting Trans People
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Video Condemning Ye’s Antisemetic Remarks
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a TV reporter's response to an excerpt of a video interview in which Kanye West (Ye) makes antisemitic remarks.
Responding to Antisemitism
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Criticism of Indonesian Law Enforcement
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a post in which a user expresses his frustrations with Indonesian law enforcement officials.
Indonesian Law Enforcement
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Post by Lebanese Activist
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a post in which a user uses humor to criticize a statement by Hezbollah secretary-general, Hassan Nasrallah.
Lebanese Activist
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Call to Burn an Ethiopian Hotel
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a post in which a user recommends that a hotel owned by a prominent Ethiopian general be burned down immediately.
Hotel in Ethiopia
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Call for Vigilante Violence in Haiti Video
The Oversight Board selects a case referred by Meta regarding a video posted to Facebook urging vigilante violence against a suspected gang member.
Vigilante Violence in Haiti
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Decision on Three Posts Concerning Abortion
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by Facebook and Instagram users regarding three posts concerning abortion.
Decision on Abortion Content Bundle
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Post Denying the Existence of the Holocaust
The Oversight Board selects a case appealed by an Instagram user regarding a post containing a cartoon character with accompanying text of false facts about the Holocaust.
Holocaust Denial Post
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Decision on Three Videos Critiquing a Turkish Government Official’s Response to the Turkey Earthquake
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by Facebook and Instagram users regarding videos criticizing a prominent member of the Republican People’s Party for their response to the earthquake centered in the Kahramanmaraş province.
Decision on Turkey Earthquake Bundle
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Decision on a Post Describing an Experience with Ketamine as a Medical Treatment
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case referred by Meta regarding an Instagram post describing a user’s experience with ketamine for the medical treatment of anxiety and depression.
Decision on Ketamine as a Medical Treatment
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Video Featuring Communal Violence in the Indian state of Odisha
The Oversight Board selects a case referred by Meta regarding a video depicting a fight that broke out during a religious procession in the Indian state of Odisha.
Communal Violence in Odisha
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Case Bundle Featuring Videos Making Claims About a Fruit Juice-Based Diet
The Oversight Board selects two cases appealed by a Facebook user regarding videos of an individual claiming to have experienced positive physical results from a fruit juice diet.
Fruit Juice Diet Bundle
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on a Gender-Based Violence Case
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by a Facebook user concerning a mocked image of an injured woman.
Decision on Gender-Based Violence
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on Violence Against Women Post Bundle (two of two)
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a second case appealed by an Instagram user concerning content that condemned gender-based violence.
Decision on Violence Against Women Case 2 of 2
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on Violence Against Women Post Bundle (one of two)
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by an Instagram user concerning content that condemned gender-based violence.
Decision on Violence Against Women Case 1 of 2
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Post Calling for Women’s Protest in Cuba
The Oversight Board selected a case referred by Meta regarding an Instagram post calling for the women of Cuba to rise up against the government and using dehumanizing language towards men.
Women’s Protest in Cuba
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on Cambodian Prime Minister Video
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case referred by Meta concerning a video in which Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen threatens his political opponents.
Decision on Cambodian PM Video
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Post Containing a Metaphorical Statement Against the Former President of Peru
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case which deals with a post that includes violent language against former President of Peru Pedro Castillo.
Former President of Peru
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Image Dehumanizing a Woman
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case which deals with an image that dehumanizes a woman by likening her to a car, among other things.
Dehumanizing a Woman
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Post Commemorating the Death of Amilcar Cabral
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case which deals with content commemorating the death of Amilcar Cabral, 20th century anti-colonial leader of Bissau-Guinean and Cape Verdean heritage.
Death of Amilcar Cabral
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on Brazilian General’s Speech Video
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appeal by a Facebook user concerning a video of a Brazilian general disputing Brazil’s election results.
Decision on Brazilian General’s Speech
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on Mistreatment of Armenian Prisoners of War Video
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case referred by Meta concerning a video posted to Facebook depicting the mistreatment of Armenian prisoners of war.
Decision on Armenian Prisoners of War Content
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Three Bundled Posts Concerning Abortion
The Oversight Board selected a case bundle appealed by Facebook and Instagram users regarding multiple posts concerning abortion.
Violence-Related Abortion Content
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Videos Criticizing a Turkish Government Official’s Response to the Turkey Earthquake
Today, the Oversight Board selected a case bundle appealed by Facebook and Instagram users regarding three videos which all depict a member of Turkey’s Justice and Development Party criticizing a prominent member of the Republican People’s Party for their response to the February 6th earthquake.
Response to the Turkey Earthquake
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Post Describing an Experience with Ketamine as a Medical Treatment
The Oversight Board selected a case referred by Meta regarding an Instagram post describing a user’s experience with ketamine for the medical treatment of anxiety and depression by medical professionals.
Ketamine as a Medical Treatment
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Regarding a Video Expressing Concerns About Men
Today, the Oversight Board selected a case appealed by an Instagram user regarding a video in Swedish containing a woman’s discussion about the experiences men and women have of one another as well as hatred between genders. The woman in the video acknowledges her generalized hatred of men and refers to herself as a “man hater” and then discusses the difference between women’s hatred of men and men’s hatred of women.
generalized hatred of men
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Image of Gender Based Violence
Today, the Oversight Board selected a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a post containing a photo depicting a woman with a black eye. The post was accompanied by a caption that mocked the woman’s condition.
Mocked the woman’s condition.
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision regarding a Public Advisory on the Removal of COVID-19 Misinformation
Oversight Board makes a decision regarding a Public Advisory Opinion on the removal of COVID-19 misinformation.
Decision regarding the removal of COVID-19 misinformation
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Oversight Board Selects Case Regarding a Video that Appears to Show the Mistreatment of Armenian Prisoners of War by Azerbaijani Soldiers
Oversight Board selects case regarding a video that appears to show the mistreatment of Armenian Prisoners of War by Azerbaijani Soldiers
Case Regarding a Video that Appears to Show the Mistreatment of Armenian Prisoners of War by Azerbaijani Soldiers
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Oversight Board Selects Case Regarding A Video of a Speech from the Cambodian Prime Minister
Oversight Board selects a case regarding a video of a speech from the Cambodian Prime Minister.
Case regarding a video of a speech from the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen
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Oversight Board Selects a PAO on Meta’s treatment of the word “Shaheed” when used to reference an individual designated under our Dangerous Individuals and Organizations (DOI) policy
The Oversight Board announced the selection of a Policy Advisory Opinion (PAO) referred by Meta regarding Meta’s treatment of the word “Shaheed” when used to reference an individual designated under our Dangerous Organizations and Individuals (DOI) policy
Policy Advisory Opinion on the term “Shaheed”
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Regarding a Video of Parts of a Brazilian General’s Speech and Caption that Call Election Results Into Question and Promote a Siege of Federal Institutions
Oversight Board selects a case regarding a video of parts of a Brazilian General’s speech and caption that call election results into question and promote a siege of federal institutions
Selection on case regarding a Brazilian's General's speech
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Regarding a Call for the Donation of Pharmaceutical Drugs in Sri Lanka
The Oversight Board makes a decision on case referred by Meta concerning a Facebook post of a Medical Organization in Sri Lanka requesting pharmaceutical drug donations.
Decision on Pharmaceutical Drug Donations
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Oversight Board selects a case regarding a video in Swedish containing a woman’s testimony about her experience in a violent intimate relationship.
Oversight Board selects a case regarding a video about violence against women
Case regarding video in Swedish containing a video about violence against women.
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on Case Regarding a Photo of a Topless Individual and Shirts for Sale
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by an Instagram user regarding a carousel post containing a photo of a topless individual.
Decision on post containing photo of topless individual.
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on Case Containing A Photo of Topless Couple
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by an Instagram user regarding a post containing a photo of a topless couple
Decision on post containing photo of topless couple.
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Involving a Cartoon Depicting Iran’s Supreme Leader
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by a Facebook user involving a cartoon shared on a public group of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Decision on case involving cartoon of Iran’s supreme leader
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Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a video depicting sexual harassment in India.
Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a video depicting a woman in India being harassed by a group of men.
Decision on video depicting sexual harassment in India
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision About a Video Showing the Aftermath of an Attack on a Church in Nigeria
Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by a user about a video of the aftermath of a church attack in Nigeria.
Decision on post showing church attack aftermath in Nigeria
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Regarding a Policy Advisory on Cross Check
The Oversight Board makes a decision regarding a Policy Advisory Opinion on Cross Check.
Policy Advisory Opinion on Cross Check
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Regarding a Veiled Threat of Violence Based on Lyrics from a Drill Rap Song
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case referred by Meta that centers on a drill rap music video from the UK.
Decision on video referencing drill rap song
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Oversight Board Selects Case Regarding a Call for the Donation of Pharmaceutical Drugs to Sri Lanka
Oversight Board selects a case referred by Meta concerning a post from the Facebook page of a medical organization in Sri Lanka.
Case involving pharmaceutical drug donations
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Regarding a Photo of an Individual Killed in Ukraine During the Russian Invasion
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a photo of an individual killed in Ukraine during the Russian invasion with text containing an excerpt from a World War II era poem.
Decision on post containing World War II era poem.
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Oversight Board Selects Case Involving a Cartoon Depicting Iran’s Supreme Leader
Oversight Board selects a case appealed by a Facebook user involving a cartoon shared on a public group of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Case involving cartoon of Iran’s supreme leader
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Regarding a Post Calling for Violence in Ethiopia
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case referred by Meta regarding a post by the Tigray Communications Affairs Bureau Facebook page calling for violence in Ethiopia.
Case regarding sexual violence against minors
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Oversight Board Selects Case Regarding a Video Depicting Sexual Harassment in India
Oversight Board selects a case referred by Meta about a video depicting a woman in India being harassed by a group of men.
Case about sexual harrassment in India.
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Oversight Board Selects a Case About a Video Showing the Aftermath of an Attack on a Church in Nigeria
Oversight Board selects a case appealed by a user about a video of the aftermath of a church attack in Nigeria.
Case about church attack aftermath in Nigeria
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Regarding a Comment with a Cartoon Depicting Violence by the Police in Colombia
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a comment with a cartoon depicting violence by the police in Colombia.
Decision on cartoon depicting Police Violence in Colombia
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Regarding a Post from a News Outlet Discussing the Taliban Government in Afghanistan
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a post discussing the new government in Afghanistan under the Taliban.
Decision on post discussing the Taliban government
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Regarding A Photo of an Individual Killed in Ukraine During the Russian Invasion with Text Containing an Excerpt from a World War II Era Poem
Oversight Board selects a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a post containing an image of an individual killed in Ukraine during the Russian invasion with text containing an excerpt from a World War II era poem.
Photo with World War II era poem.
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Oversight Board Selects Case Regarding A Veiled Threat of Violence Based on Lyrics from a Drill Rap Song
Oversight Board selects a case referred by Meta regarding an Instagram post that contained a video and text caption referencing the lyrics from a Drill Rap Song.
Video referencing drill rap song.
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Oversight Board Selects Case Regarding a Photo of a Topless Individual and Shirts for Sale
Oversight Board selects a case appealed by an Instagram user regarding a carousel post containing a photo of a topless individual.
Post containing photo of topless individual.
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Oversight Board Selects Case Containing A Photo of Topless Couple
Oversight Board selects a case appealed by an Instagram user regarding a post containing a photo of a topless couple.
Post containing photo of topless couple.
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Oversight Board Selects a PAO on the Removal of COVID-19 Misinformation
The Oversight Board announced the selection of a policy advisory opinion (PAO) referred by Meta regarding how we handle health misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy Advisory Opinion on COVID-19 Misinformation.
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Regarding a Video of an Edited Cartoon Depicting a Croatian City
The Oversight Board makes a decision regarding a video of an edited cartoon depicting a Croatian City.
Edited Cartoon of Knin.
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Regarding a Post Containing Pictures of Derogatory Words in Arabic
Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by an Instagram user concerning a carousel post with each picture depicting a different word in Arabic that can be used in a derogatory way towards men.
Decision on pictures of derogatory words in Arabic
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Regarding a Graphic Video Depicting a Civilian Victim of Violence in Sudan
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case referred by Meta regarding a graphic video posted on a user’s Facebook profile page which shows a victim of violence following a military coup in Sudan.
Decision on victim of violence in Sudan
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Meta withdraws a Policy Advisory Opinion Request Related to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Meta withdraws a policy advisory opinion (PAO) request related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that had previously been referred to the Oversight Board.
PAO related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Case Regarding a Post Discussing the Taliban and the Situation in Afghanistan
The Oversight Board selected a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a post discussing the new government of Afghanistan under the Taliban.
Case on the situation on Afghanistan
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Regarding a Comment with a Cartoon Depicting Violence by the Police in Colombia
Oversight Board selects a case regarding a comment with a cartoon depicting violence by the police in Colombia.
Colombian police cartoon.
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Regarding a Post Calling for Violence in Ethiopia
Oversight Board Selects a Case Regarding a Post Calling for Violence in Ethiopia.
Post calling for violence and incitement.
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Regarding a Video of an Edited Cartoon Depicting Croatian City
Oversight Board selects a case regarding a video of an edited cartoon depicting Croatian city.
Edited Cartoon of Knin
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Regarding a Post Containing Pictures of Derogatory Words in Arabic
Oversight Board selects a case regarding a post containing pictures of derogatory words in Arabic.
Derogatory words in Arabic
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Regarding a Graphic Video Depicting a Civilian Victim of Violence in Sudan
Oversight Board selects a case regarding a graphic video depicting a civilian victim of violence in Sudan.
Graphic video of a civilian victim of violence in Sudan
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Regarding a Policy Advisory Opinion on Sharing Private Residential Information
The Oversight Board makes a decision regarding a Policy Advisory Opinion on sharing private residential information.
Policy Advisory Opinion discussing private residential information
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Regarding a Post Requesting Advice on Pharmaceutical Drugs
The Oversight Board makes a decision about a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a post requesting advice on pharmaceutical drugs.
Case on advice for pharmaceutical drugs
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision Regarding a Post Detailing Sexual Violence Against Minors
The Oversight Board makes a decision regarding a post on Facebook from a Swedish journalist describing sexual violence against minors.
Case regarding sexual violence against minors
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on a Case Regarding a Post Discussing the Situation in Ethiopia
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by a Facebook user on a post regarding the situation in Ethiopia.
Case regarding the situation in Ethiopia
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on a Case Depicting Indigenous Artwork and Discussing Residential Schools
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a picture of a traditional wampum belt depicting indigenous artwork and discussing residential schools.
Case on indigenous artwork and discussing residential schools
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on a Case Regarding a Post Discussing a Substance with Psychoactive Properties
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case appealed by an Instagram user regarding a picture posted discussing a substance with psychoactive properties.
Case on substance with psychoactive properties
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Regarding a Post Discussing the Taliban and the Situation in Afghanistan
The Oversight Board selected a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a post discussing the new government of Afghanistan under the Taliban.
Case on the situation on Afghanistan
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Regarding a Post Detailing Sexual Violence Against Minors
The Oversight Board selected a case referred by Facebook regarding a Swedish journalist reporting on sexual violence against minors.
Case on post detailing sexual violence against minors
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Regarding a Post Requesting Advice on Medical Consultations
The Oversight Board selected a case appealed by a Facebook user regarding a post requesting advice on medical consultation.
Case on advice for a medical consultation
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Oversight Board Selects a PAO on Facebook’s Cross-Check Policies
The Oversight Board selects a case referred by Facebook that is a policy advisory opinion regarding how we can continue to improve our cross-check system.
Policy Advisory Opinion on Facebook's cross-check policies
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Facebook Response to Oversight Board on a case related to an Al Jazeera post
Facebook's response to the Oversight Board's decision and recommendations related to an Al Jazeera post on tensions between Israel and Palestine.
Case on the tensions between Israel and Palestine
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Facebook Requests PAO on Cross-Check System
Facebook asks Oversight Board for guidance on how we can continue to improve the cross-check system.
Policy Advisory Opinion discussing Cross-Check System
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on a Case Discussing the Situation in South Africa While Using Slurs
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case about a post in a group discussing the situation in South Africa while using slurs.
Case discussing situation in South Africa using slurs
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on a Case Related to a Post Depicting Protests in Colombia While Using a Slur
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case about a shared posted depicting protests in Colombia while using a slur.
Case about Colombian protests
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Depicting Indigenous Artwork and Discussing Residential Schools
The Oversight Board selected a case regarding a picture of a traditional wampum belt and discussing residential schools.
Case on indigenous artwork and discussing residential schools
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Related to a Post Discussing a Substance with Psychoactive Properties
The Oversight Board selected a case regarding picture posted to Instagram discussing a substance with psychoactive properties.
Case on substance with psychoactive properties
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Oversight Board Selects a Case Regarding a Post Discussing the Situation in Ethiopia
The Oversight Board selected a case regarding a post criticizing the current situation in Ethiopia.
Case on the situation in Ethiopia
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on a case related to an Al Jazeera post on tensions between Israel and Palestine
The Oversight Board makes a decision on a case regarding a post taken down on Facebook for violating our policy on dangerous individuals and organizations
Case on the tensions between Israel and Palestine
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Oversight Board Makes a Decision on a Post Discussing the Situation in Myanmar
Oversight Board makes a decision on a post discussing the situation in Myanmar while using profanity
Case regarding a post discussing the situation in Myanmar
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Facebook Response to Oversight Board on post regarding Abdullah Ӧcalan
Facebook's response to the Oversight Board's decision and recommendations on a post regarding Abdullah Ӧcalan, a founder of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).
Case regarding the support of Abdullah Ӧcalan, founder of the PKK
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Oversight Board selects a case related to an Al Jazeera post on tensions between Israel and Palestine
The Oversight Board selected a case regarding a post taken down on Facebook for violating our policy on dangerous individuals and organizations.
Case on the tensions between Israel and Palestine
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Facebook Response to Oversight Board on comment related to the January 2021 protests in Russia
Facebook's response to the the Oversight Board's decision and recommendations on the comment related to the January 2021 protests in Russia.
Case on January 2021 protests in Russia
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Facebook Response to Oversight Board on comment related to the Armenian people
Facebook's response to the Oversight Board's decision and recommendations on the comment related to the Armenian people and Armenian genocide.
Case discussing the Armenian people and Armenian genocide
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Oversight Board Selects a PAO on Sharing Private Residential Information
The Oversight Board selects a Policy Advisory Opinion on sharing private residential information and when that information should be considered private.
Policy Advisory Opinion discussing private residential information