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Cyberbullying
The Macquarie Dictionary (Sixth Edition, 2013) defines a cyberbully as: noun (plural cyberbullies)1. a person who bullies another using email, chat rooms, social network sites, etc. –verb (t) (cyberbullied, cyberbullying)2. to bully (another) in this way. Often, cyberbullying is discussed as a particular problem for children, specially teenagers. However, OHPI believes that anyone can be cyberbullied,…
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Griefing
The Macquarie Dictionary (Sixth Edition, 2013) defines griefing as: noun the sabotage of online computer games, virtual sites, etc., by players intent on causing havoc rather than abiding by the rules of the game. –griefer, noun OHPI considers griefing a form of online hate speech. Below is a list of our publications documenting, reporting and highlighting…
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Anti-LGBTIQ+
The Macquarie Dictionary (Sixth Edition Oct 2013) defines homophobia as: noun fear of homosexuals, usually linked with hostility towards them. OHPI stands against any homophobic speech expressed online: on social media, on discussion platforms, and on commentary sections of online media. Transphobia is hate speech against transgender people. It is part of cisgenderism, an umbrella…
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Misogyny
The Macquarie dictionary (Sixth Edition 2013) defines misogyny as: noun 1. hatred of women. 2. entrenched prejudice against women. OHPI stands against misogynistic speech made online particularly on social media. In particular, we campaign against rape jokes, threats and intimidation, slut-shaming, cyber-mobbing a woman to push her out of the discussion, and revenge porn. Support our…
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Antisemitism
We use the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance to help recognise antisemitism. The definition is the entire text, including the examples. We support the definition as it is widely accepted by many governments and organisations. Our CEO, Dr Andre Oboler, serves as an expert member of the Australian Government’s…