As part of the FIM Future Leaders Programme, the FIM hosted an exclusive United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Campaign Webinar on 25 February, 2025. The event featured Erin Bourke, Project Leader of the FIA's United Against Online Abuse Campaign, as the keynote speaker.
During the webinar, Erin Bourke delivered an insightful presentation on the UAOA campaign, a global coalition initiated by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Supported by the FIA Foundation and the European Union, UAOA unites sporting organisations, governments, technology platforms, and regulatory bodies in the fight against the growing issue of online abuse in sports.
In July 2023, the FIM signed a Charter for collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) as part of this global coalition to counter online abuse in sports. This partnership demonstrates the shared commitment of both organisations to create a safer online environment through collaboration, policy development, and regulatory action.
The webinar focused on several key issues:
• The impact of online abuse on athletes, officials, and the broader sporting community.
• Strategies for combating digital harassment through advocacy, education, and innovation.
• Key findings from Erin Bourke’s research on the impact of hate speech on FIA officials, with data to be shared soon with the community.
United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Campaign Webinar HERE
The UAOA campaign aims to create a safer digital environment through collective initiatives. National Federations are strongly encouraged to actively engage in these important discussions and contribute to the global effort to address online abuse, ensuring digital safety within their respective organisations.
For more information and updates on the UAOA campaign, please visit United Against Online Abuse.