Past Actions
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OHPI Collaboration With AFP
OHPI CEO Andre Oboler recently met with the Australian Federal Police to strengthen our collaboration on online hate and related threats. We discussed reporting pathways and referral processes for serious community-identified cases, and the AFP expressed strong interest in receiving regular updates on our findings — affirming what has become an important and ongoing relationship.…
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Contribution to “The Palgrave Handbook of Australia and the Holocaust”
On 15 March, Dr Oboler attended the launch of “The Palgrave Handbook of Australia and the Holocaust”, edited by Avril Alba and Jan Láníček. The volume includes a chapter by Dr Oboler and Dr William Allington titled “Historical and Contemporary Expressions of Holocaust Disinformation in Australia.” Written prior to 7 October, the chapter examines key…
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OHPI turns 14
On January 23rd 2012 the Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI) was incorporated as an Australian charity. Established as a Harm Prevention Charity, it’s mission is to prevent harm to people as a result of online hate and extremism. We tackles all forms of online hate. The topics we have covered most regularly include: Antisemitism, Islamophobia,…
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Attacking the ANZACs in the lead up to Centenary
UPDATE: Success! Facebook removed this page on May 15, 2015. This briefing looks at the “Diggers are Dole Bludgers” page (ID 1008573589154801) on Facebook and provides some examples of posts and imagery present on this page. The page was created on April 17th and currently has 416 likes. The page has received National coverage by…
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It’s Happening! Join the fight against growing online antisemitism.
At 4pm on August 31st, OHPI will be running a major event, empowering the Jewish community and releasing a new tool that will make social media companies publicly accountable for antisemitism on their platforms. To be a part of this, you need to be there. Those who attend will receive a free guide not only…