Hate-Speech – Lösungen gegen digitale Gewalt

In the organizer's words:

How women can defend themselves against online hate

In dialog

Online hostility is a reality for many people today. Female politicians are also increasingly the target of hate speech, which ranges from misogynistic insults to sexualized violence and death threats. Studies show the extent to which online hate is a burden on the lives and work of those affected and the long-term effects of hate speech.

How can they defend themselves? Two experts show ways and possibilities of how people can protect themselves online and how perpetrators can be held accountable.

Anna-Lena von Hodenberg is a trained journalist and co-founder and CEO of HateAID, an organization that has significantly changed attitudes towards digital violence in Germany.

Daniela Sepehri is a journalist, activist and communication scientist, social media consultant and coach.