Das NETTZ gGmbH

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].

• Networking and Coordination: Das NETTZ connects various actors who are committed to combating digital violence and coordinates their efforts to achieve common goals[4].
• Educational and Consulting Services: The organization offers educational and consulting services for those affected, engaged individuals, multipliers, and decision-makers. These services include online surveys, workshops, and events aimed at combating digital violence[4].
• Research and Monitoring: Das NETTZ conducts research and monitoring to analyze the dynamics of media discourses and to explore automated processes that can curb hate online[4].
• Community Events and Workshops: Regular events such as the annual Community Event, NETTZ.Gespräche, and co-creative workshops (e.g., Hack Days) bring together experts from various disciplines to identify challenges and needs of civil society and to develop innovative approaches[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:

• Increased Exchange: The exchange between actors committed to combating digital violence is promoted to enable effective collaboration[4].
• Educational and Informational Offers: Online platforms and offerings are created to provide access to education, consulting, and contacts related to the field of digital violence[4].
• Civil Courage and Democracy: Das NETTZ emphasizes the importance of civil courage in the digital space and works to combat hate and incitement to strengthen democracy[5].

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].

• 1 - https://www.das-nettz.de/ueber-uns
• 2 - https://goodjobs.eu/company/das-netzz
• 3 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/51028-das-nettz-vernetzungsstelle-gegen-hass-im-netz
• 4 - https://hateaid.org/kompetenznetzwerk-gegen-hass-im-netz/
• 5 - https://www.das-nettz.de