Civil society demonised
One of the most perceptible changes triggered by the growing influence of right-wing populists in parliaments and the media is impacting civil society. Initiatives are being put under pressure, defamed and threatened.
Tag: News
Right-Wing Terror in New Zealand – The background
On 15 March 2019, right-wing extremist terrorists killed 50 people and seriously injured another 48 in New Zealand. Two mosques were attacked, the Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch and a mosque in the suburb of Linwood.
Amadeu Antonio Foundation reiterates criticism of NetzDG
Now that the German Law on Improving Law Enforcement in Social Networks (NetzDG) has come into force, the Amadeu Antonio Foundation has reiterated its criticism of the legislation. In its present form, the act is not achieving what it purports to do.
Toxic Narratives: Monitoring Alternative-Right Actors
Narratives – accounts of the world that link actions and events into meaningful contexts – help us order, explain and…
“The main parties can no longer ignore it”
With elections due to take place at the end of September Moment spoke with Anetta Kahane, chair of the Amadeu…
Amadeu Antonio Foundation Rejects Legislative Draft of Network Enforcement Act
Netzwerkdurchsetzungsgesetz (“Network Enforcement Act”, NetzDG) Restricts Freedom of Speech and Hinders Prosecution After today’s meeting with the Parliamentary Secretary Ulrich…
The crux of the matter of free speech online
You might as well nail Jell-O to a tree! That’s just about what it feels like to read the draft…
Hate Speech against Refugees in Social Media
Racist hate speech against refugees is a daily occurrence in the social networks. This hate speech needs to be opposed.…
Weeks of Action against Anti-Semitism
For the 14th time the Aktionswochen gegen Antisemitismus – Weeks of Action against Anti-Semitism – were happening all across Germany…
Anti-Semitism- and Racism-critical Youth Work
Educators need our help. To provide that help, the Amadeu Antonio Foundation has established “ju:an – Project for Anti-Semitism- and…