Right-wing extremism on the net - and what you can do against hate

Today, 81 years ago, the 2nd World War began. All the more worrying is the fact that last Saturday right-wing extremists protested in front of the Reichstag in Berlin. Conspiracy believers and right-wing extremists made thereby in social media before and during the demonstration mood.
Right-wing extremism on the net - and what you can do against hate
Right-wing extremism

Times of crisis, whether the refugee crisis in 2015 or the current Corona pandemic, are used by right-wing extremists for their own purposes. They deliberately stir up fears and spread false reports and conspiracy myths online to sow hatred.

jugendschutz.net provides information on conspiracy theories, hate campaigns and right-wing extremist framing in Corona times in the practical info "Corona pandemic and right-wing extremist online propaganda" (PDF).

When it comes to curbing right-wing extremist propaganda in social media, social network providers are primarily responsible. The right-wing populist magazine "Compact", for example, had promoted demonstrations against the Corona requirements. Facebook and Instagram subsequently took the magazine's accounts offline for violating internal rules on hate on the net.

Information literacy is important to be armed against disinformation and radicalization on the web. klicksafe offers extensive information and materials for prevention work with children and young people in the web areas of right-wing extremism, conspiracy theories, fake news and hate speech.