One election – hate by the thousands
New investigation by HateAid shows that Facebook is failing to consistently remove hate speech prior to the French presidential election.
Digital Services Act: With an international petition to the EU 30,000 people call for an end to digital violence against women
30,000 people in international Petition call on the EU to end digital violence against women with the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Mixed signals in the DSA
New regulations for porn platforms secure victims of image-based sexual abuse but DSA fails to strengthen hate victims’ rights on the platforms.
HateAid sets a precedent in Germany: Twitter must pay 6,000 euros financial compensation for not removing sexist insults to a user
German Court sentences Twitter to pay 6,000 euros in monetary compensation to journalist for not removing sexist insults. The sum goes to HateAid.
Digital Services Act could fail millions affected by online violence
HateAid counselling centre criticises draft of the Digital Services Act: EU Council misses its aim, courts and online platforms remain inaccessible.
EU visit of Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen: Protest in Brussels against hate speech, dick pics, and online attacks
In light of the testimony of Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen in the European Parliament, HateAid calls on the EU to intervene against digital violence.
Boundless hate. New Europe-wide survey on digital violence shows: Online platforms fail to protect against hate and incitement online
New Europe-wide survey on digital violence by HateAid: Online platforms fail to protect against hate and incitement online.
HateAid warns: Millions of women affected by digital violence! International petition calls on EU to act immediately
HateAid warns of an escalation of violence against women and young girls in social media and calls on EU to act immediately.
HateAid launches landmark case against Facebook
HateAid launches landmark case with member of German Parliament Renate Künast against Facebook.
Digital Services Act: Barely Any Protection for Victims of Digital Violence
The current draft of Digital Services Act negotiated by European Parliament offers little protection to those affected by digital violence.