violent extremism
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Banning Nazi Symbols in Australia
Here’s an example of Nazi symbols on social media. The Online Hate Prevention Institute has made a written submission and will appear before the Senate’s inquiry into a bill to ban Nazi symbols.
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Exit
Founded in 2015 EXIT has prevented more attacks then years involved across Australia and whether clients are located interstate, inside maximum security or war zones internationally we have been able to achieve in helping them disengage from the use of violence. Our central purpose is striving to assist those individuals who have noticed their increase in violence…
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Stopping Nazism glorification
Instead of focusing on a specific symbol, we need a federal ban on the promotion of Nazism and its ideology, including the use of flags, insignia, uniforms, slogans and gestures. Saturday’s horrific display of black-clad neo-Nazis throwing Hitler salutes on the steps of the Victorian Parliament has left the Jewish community in shock. We knew…
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Tackling our extremism problem
The sight on the steps of the Victorian Parliament on Saturday, black clad neo-Nazis throwing Hitler salutes over and over for half an hour, as Victoria Police stop by protecting them from on lookers, has shocked the Jewish community. Sometimes it is better to act quietly, to avoid giving the Nazis the attention they crave…
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Discussing Nazi tactics and counter-tactics with The New Daily
The New Daily have published an article talking to various experts, including our CEO, Dr Andre Oboler, on why the Nazis infiltrated an anti-trans rally in Melbourne and what we can do about it. As the opinions in the article highlight, we can respond with anarchy or with law and police reform. Extract 1: “These…
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Discussing Nazi salutes with The Guardian
Following the neo-Nazi rally with Hitler salutes on the steps of the Victorian Parliament over the weekend (see more), the Victorian Government, with the support of the opposition, are moving to amend the law. The public display of Nazi Swastikas were banned last year, yet the Hitler salute remains legal resulting in the absurd picture…
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Melbourne’s Nazis highlight a bigger problem
On the steps of the Victorian Parliament a group of neo-Nazis dressing in black stood in a line, each with an arm outstretched in a Nazi salute. This is Melbourne, 18 of March 2023. In Brazil, Nazi salutes were made at rallies opposing election results in November 2022. In Strasbourg on February 17th 2022 a…
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Our support for Safer Internet Day 2023
On Tuesday February 7th, we celebrate the 20th Safer Internet Day, with technology, non-profit, civil society, and governmental organisations around the world.
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Daily Stormer not welcome in India
Yesterday we alerted the relevant authorities in India that the Daily Stormer, a hate site banned repeatedly all over the world, was now using a domain name registered in India, dailystormer.in. It has been operating there since November 2022. In less than 24 hours after our notification the site has been closed. We thank those…
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International Engagement
We regularly participate in international meetings, conferences, and coalitions tackling online hate and extremism. We are regularly engaged to undertake international work in support of the United Nations, international bodies, national governments, and civil society organisations. The work includes strategic consulting, research, training, and expert presentations. Below are some of our international engagements which we…