What can be done?
ZARA offers free counseling to people affected by racism as well as to those affected by and witnesses of online hate. All reports are systematically documented in order to make incidents and the underlying structures visible.
ZARA offers legal and psychosocial counseling to all people affected by racism as well as to those affected by and witnesses of online hate. In addition, all reports are systematically documented.
The organization ZARA was founded in 1999 with the aim of promoting a society critical of racism and respectful interaction with one another, both online and offline. We advocate for equality for all people.
Here you will find important information on current developments related to racism and online hate, as well as information about events and our press releases.
The cancellation of funding for the counseling center #GegenHassimNetz under the political responsibility of Federal Minister Claudia Bauer is now acutely threatening the existence of ZARA. Without rapid financing, a complete shutdown by June is imminent. For eight years, ZARA has received federal funding from the Federal Chancellery amounting to a six-figure sum for the […]
When hate is legal – but still harmful. On 26 November 2025, ZARA – Civil Courage and Anti-Racism Work will present its 8th #AgainstHateOnline Report. This year’s report focuses on the theme “Lawful but Awful” and highlights how content that is legally permissible can still harm people, silence them, and ultimately undermine fair and democratic […]
Together #AgainstHateOnline: A dialogue on causes, impacts, and effective counter-strategies Date & time: Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 6:30 p.m.Venue: Presseclub Concordia, Bankgasse 8, 1010 Vienna Presentation of the #AgainstHateOnline Report followed by a panel discussion Online hate affects all of us. Like a spreading disease, hate speech permeates all forms of media. Insulting comments, threats, […]
Here you will find important information on current developments related to racism and online hate, as well as information about events and our press releases.
This brochure provides information on anti-Rom*nja and anti-Sinti*zze crimes and outlines possible courses of action. It includes legal information and offers a list of organizations that people affected by bias-motivated crimes can contact for support. The brochure is available for download in German and English. We would like to sincerely thank all supporters—especially the organizations […]
A handbook for schools, youth groups, and parents to understand and combat hate incidents and racism. It encompasses various victim-centered strategies for prevention, support, and pedagogical intervention. The handbook was developed as part of the project Butterfly Effect – Changing Attitudes to Change the World, in collaboration with the Austrian partner organization Dokustelle Islamfeindlichkeit und […]
Our brochures and materials provide information on how to deal with racism and online hate, as well as hate crime. They also summarize the rights of those affected and of witnesses.
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Stand Up Against Racism & Online Hate with Civil Courage!
Showing civil courage means standing up for others – and above all, standing up for your own principles. Civil courage is essential to counter racism, hate, and incitement, both online and offline. It begins with recognizing injustice and feeling responsible for fairness. Don’t look away — take action!
