Das NETTZ is the only networking center in Germany that is committed to combating Hate Speech on the Internet. It promotes digital civil courage, offers educational programs, and coordinates initiatives to fight against hate online. Together for a constructive debate culture!
Das NETTZ is the only networking center in Germany that specifically addresses hate speech on the internet. With the aim of promoting a positive debate and opinion culture online, Das NETTZ works closely with civil society organizations, political institutions, and IT companies.
Das NETTZ promotes digital civil courage and advocates for a discrimination-free and constructive societal discourse culture. The main mission of the organization is to create framework conditions for long-term engagement against hate online and to increase the visibility and effectiveness of initiatives and activists in this area[3][5].
Das NETTZ is part of a comprehensive competence network against hate online, which is supported by the federal program "Live Democracy!" of the BMFSFJ. This network also includes organizations such as jugendschutz.net and the new German media makers. The initiatives focus on:
Das NETTZ is involved in various current projects and events, such as the scientific support of model projects in digital political education and participation in conferences on topics like the consequences of October 7th for education and societal discourses. Additionally, regular NETTZ.Gespräche and studies such as "Lauter Hass – leiser Rückzug" are conducted to analyze the impact of hate comments online[5].
