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‘Traditional antisemitic myths dominate online antisemitism: new study’ – Article from The Jewish Independent about OHPI’s new report
The Jewish Independent has recently published an article covering OHPI’s new report into online antisemitism since the October 7 attacks: Analysing the new normal. The article relays the report’s findings on how well-worn traditional antisemitic tropes continue to dominate online spaces, surpassing Israel-related content by more than two to one and debunking the claim that…
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‘Online antisemitism at record high’ – Article in The Australian Jewish News about OHPI’s new report
The Australian Jewish News recently published an article covering OHPI’s latest report about online antisemitism three years on from October 7: Analysing the New Normal. The piece examines record-high online antisemitism levels driven by rising hate and reduced platform moderation, highlights platform-specific data including comparisons between Threads and X as well as temporary drops during…
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‘Three years after October 7, online antisemitism reaches record levels’ – Article in J-Wire covering OHPI’s new report
J-Wire has published an article covering OHPI’s latest report on online antisemitism, Analysing the New Normal. The article highlights our findings that antisemitism remains at record levels three years after 7 October, with traditional antisemitic tropes and conspiracy theories driving much of the increase. It also explores concerning trends across individual platforms, including rising violent…
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Watchdog reports uptick in online antisemitism, conspiracy theories after Canada synagogue attack
OHPI’s documentation of the online response to the shooting outside a Belleville, Ontario synagogue has been the subject of an article in The Jerusalem Post. OHPI spoke to The Jerusalem Post, showing that the false flag and conspiracy narratives mirror propaganda strategies observed after previous attacks. OHPI warned that “this is not just an attack…
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AJN: Progressive Judaism’s Biennial Conference to feature OHPI
This week’s The Australian Jewish News announce some of the key speakers for Progressive Judaism’s Biennial Conference “Moving Forward Together” in November, including our CEO, Dr Andre Oboler. Article: https://www.australianjewishnews.com/moving-forward-together/amp/
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London: Defeating Online Hate
OHPI’s London event, run in partnership with local organisations, covered antisemitism, anti-Muslim hate, and online violence against women. The impactful event was well received by the UK audience.
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Threats of rape, murder and deepfake porn used against women who challenged abusive video games
ABC News covers the launch of a report written by OHPI in conjunction with women’s rights group Collective Shout detailing the threats of violence received after a campaign to remove games depicting violence against women from online sale platforms. “The women detailed the abuse they received in a report released on Wednesday, while the Online…
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High profile women threatened by online abuse
ABC Radio program PM discussed the abuse of women online, opening with the launch of the OHPI report into the abuse suffered by members of the women’s right group Collective Shout after they campaigned to ban the sales of games featuring violence against women. Listen to the program here. (4m20s) Read the OHPI report, “Technology…
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New report warns authorities not equipped to deal with coordinated online hate
The Institute of Community Directors Australia covers the launch of a report on the hate campaign against Collective Shout, after they had games featuring violence against women removed from online gaming platforms. “The report, from the Online Hate Prevention Institute, details a year-long campaign of hate against Collective Shout, an all-female organisation that challenges the…
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‘Playground for anti-Semitism’: Social media platforms slammed at royal commission
News.com.au writes: “Elon Musk was labelled as “dangerous” as his “toxic” social media platform was the subject of bruising testimony at the royal commission into anti-Semitism following the Bondi terror attack.” Several experts, including OHPI CEO Dr Andre Oboler, condemned the way X (formerly Twitter) has been run since Elon Muck bought the platform. X…