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For the first time ever, experts from across the sporting, political, and social spheres will join forces and stand together in the face of online hate. The world of sport, whilst exciting and inspiring, is facing an epidemic of abuse. Athletes, officials, and supporters are facing digital hostility, cyber bullying, and hate speech that needs […]
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Last week, FIA United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Project Leader Erin Bourke, joined with athletes, sporting personalities, and industry leaders at Athletes Game On for Peace, an international dialogue organised by UNESCO and Peace And Sport to celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (6 April).
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United Against Online Abuse is proud to announce that the Australian Government has now signed the UAOA charter. By signing the charter, the Government expresses their commitment to upholding and promoting best practice in relation to the prevention and removal of hate speech, and to supporting dialogue, research and collaboration around the subject. The Australian […]
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The FIA-led United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) campaign has announced the first recipients of its prestigious Global Research Scholarship. The four scholars will carry out Master’s by Research at Dublin City University with full funding from the FIA Foundation. Their work will help to improve understanding of online abuse against athletes and officials, providing a strong […]
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United Against Online Abuse, the FIA-backed campaign tackling online abuse in sport, has partnered with international law firm Clark Hill to release updated guidance on the European Digital Services Act for sports organisations. This collaboration aims to provide clarity and support as the Act takes effect on intermediary service providers (ISPs) from February 17th of […]
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International sporting federations and NGOs have come together in the first ever industry-wide barometer survey to express grave concerns about the harmful effect that online abuse is having on sport and its competitors. Among the headline findings of the survey, undertaken by the United Against Online abuse campaign, was a concern among the 22 sporting […]