The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has today welcomed the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) to its United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) Coalition.
By signing the UAOA Charter, WFDF pledges to combat digital hate speech and promote a safe, inclusive sports environment, ensuring that flying disc sports continue to positively impact lives both on and off the field.
“The continued growth of the United Against Online Abuse coalition demonstrates the determination of global sport to tackle online abuse collectively” said H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA and UAOA Founder. “We are pleased to welcome the World Flying Disc Federation and look forward to working together to share knowledge, promote best practices, and foster positive online environments across sport.”
The World Flying Disc Federation is the international sports federation responsible for the world governance of flying disc (frisbee) sports, including Ultimate, Beach Ultimate, Disc Golf, Freestyle, Guts, and Individual Events.
In joining over 75 other sport organisations, governments, academics and technology organisations in the UAOA Coalition, WFDF and its Member National Federations will gain access to resources, tools and events to advance their efforts to tackle online abuse in sport.
“By signing this Charter, we are making a commitment to uphold best practices in the prevention and removal of online hate speech in all its forms,” said Robert “Nob” Rauch, President at WFDF. “Our sport is fundamentally built on inclusivity, community, and the Spirit of the Game. We want to ensure that every athlete, volunteer, official, and fan feels protected in our digital spaces so that we can ‘keep sport social’.”
About the United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) coalition:
Founded in 2023 by H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, the United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) coalition is an award-winning global initiative dedicated to combatting online abuse in sport through research, policy advocacy, and collaborative action. UAOA is endorsed by more than 75 governments, sports, academic institutions and technology organisations, and is supported by the FIA Foundation and co-funded by the European Union.
About the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility.
Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 246 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including six FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.
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