UNITED AGAINST ONLINE ABUSE COALITION LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH NETWORK

FIA news Hosted by DCU Institute for Business & Society and supported by the FIA Foundation, the UAOA IRN is strategically positioned to connect global researchers and partners from across sport, technology, governing bodies and beyond to align on a collective research agenda, accelerate outputs, and encourage evidence-sharing for meaningful action. Delivered through the UAOA IRN, which builds on DCU Institute for Business & Society’s research expertise and network in online harms in sport, the FIA will commission targeted research reports, a programme of webinars, and an annual academic conference on online harms. President of the FIA and UAOA Founder, H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, declared: “I am proud to announce the launch of this new network which will unite experts, expand knowledge, and guide our collective efforts. Every single person representing sport, tech, and academia is important for this mission. Together, through the UAOA coalition, we are building a safer digital environment for all.” Dr Gary Sinclair, Chair of the UAOA International Research Network, Dublin City University said: “We are very excited to launch the UAOA International Research Network which marks a land