HateAid

HateAid is a non-profit GmbH that has been committed to strengthening human rights in the digital space since its founding in 2018. The organization offers comprehensive counseling and legal support for victims of online hate speech and digital violence. Its core services include:

• Emotional and legal counseling: HateAid provides victims of digital violence with an emotionally stabilizing initial consultation as well as follow-up counseling.
• Litigation cost financing: Through a fund for litigation cost financing, HateAid conducts civil lawsuits against digital crimes on behalf of victims.
• Awareness and advocacy: The organization raises awareness among politics and society about the societal dangers of digital violence and advocates for improving the framework conditions for victims[1][5].

The mission of HateAid is to make the digital world a positive place for everyone, regardless of gender, origin, religion, and other factors. The organization reinforces democratic fundamental values and advocates for the protection of freedom of expression on the internet and enabling participation. HateAid is based on the values of respecting and protecting human rights, promoting tolerance, and strengthening democracy in the digital space[2][5].

HateAid pursues several sustainability goals:

• Conveying knowledge: The organization is committed to ensuring that truthful information and ideas can be disseminated freely through communication means.
• Creating a fair society: HateAid works towards creating a society where every person can participate equally and self-determined, regardless of appearance, language, or physical limitations.
• Responsible behavior on the internet: The organization educates about issues such as data collection, cybercrime, and digital privacy, and sets new framework conditions or provides opportunities for self-protection[3].

HateAid is funded through a mix of private donations, public grants, voluntary contributions, and other income. Support comes from, among others, the Alfred Landecker Foundation, the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, the Federal Ministry of Justice, and the German Postcode Lottery. In addition, prominent individuals and organizations regularly donate to HateAid to support the work of the organization[1][4].

HateAid was awarded the Theodor Heuss Medal in 2023, highlighting the significance and success of its work. The managing director Anna-Lena von Hodenberg has also received numerous awards for her commitment and leadership, including the “Digital Female Leader Award” and recognition as an “Ashoka Fellow”[1][5].

Through its comprehensive efforts and initiatives, HateAid is sustainably committed to a safer and more respectful digital community and makes an important contribution to strengthening democracy in the digital space.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/HateAid
• 2 - https://hateaid.org
• 3 - https://goodjobs.eu/company/hateaid-ggmbh-caa76b9b-f9e3-4e40-8d41-50d263e0e5cb
• 4 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/37558-hateaid-ggmbh
• 5 - https://hateaid.org/das-ist-hateaid/