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Defyhatenow is a non-profit organization registered in South Sudan since 2019. It is one of the leading entities that promotes digital rights and citizenry by providing data-driven solutions to the problem of hate speech, fake news, and misinformation in the country. Working at the nexus of technology, peacebuilding, and human rights. It creates frameworks for enhancing trust among stakeholders through mobilizing civic action against all forms of hate speech, misinformation, human rights violations, and incitement to violence. Defyhatenow utilizes a partnership-centered approach to program implementation; this model emphasizes the need to enhance collaboration and strengthen the capacity of local and international actors.
Lasting peace among Stakeholders
Promoting digital rights and creating a framework for increasing trust among stakeholders and communities in Africa through mobilizing civic action against all forms of hate speech, misinformation, human rights violations, and incitement to violence.
#Defyhatenow(DHN ) officials and members shall demonstrate commitment and compassion amongst others ato respond and work with honesty and sincerity for the success of the organization premised on the following values;
Equity, Peacefulness, ethical leadership, sound research, diversity of cultures, nondiscrimination, integrity, trustworthiness, professionalism , knowledge sharing, respect, commitment, open culture and accountability.
#defyhatenow seeks to support those voices acting against the conflict to go ‘viral’ within and outside the country – bringing the diaspora into the online peace building framework, bridging gaps of knowledge and awareness of social media mechanisms between those with access to technology and those without.