Get Involved

Sporting organisations have a vital role to play in protecting their communities from online abuse. Through the UAOA Coalition, international federations, national governing bodies and other sporting organisations can strengthen their commitment to safer digital environments, exchange expertise and contribute to coordinated action across the sporting ecosystem.

By supporting the UAOA Charter and engaging in coalition initiatives, organisations can help turn shared principles into meaningful progress.

Addressing online abuse in sport requires cooperation beyond the sporting community. UAOA welcomes engagement with governments, public authorities and policymakers at local, national and international levels to strengthen dialogue, share evidence and support coordinated approaches to online safety.

Through knowledge exchange and collaboration with the Coalition, public institutions can contribute to developing more informed, effective and sustainable responses to online abuse.

Technology and industry partners play a critical role in addressing the scale and complexity of online abuse. UAOA brings together digital platforms, technology providers and industry organisations to exchange expertise, explore innovative solutions and strengthen the tools available to protect sporting communities online.

By contributing technical knowledge, practical solutions and industry perspectives, partners can help translate innovation into scalable action against online abuse.

Research is central to understanding the evolving nature, scale and impact of online abuse in sport. Through the UAOA International Research Network (UAOA IRN), we connect scholars and research institutions from around the world to exchange findings, encourage interdisciplinary dialogue and identify opportunities for collaboration.

By bringing research closer to the sporting community, the network helps translate academic knowledge into practical insights that can inform prevention, education and policy development.

Everyone has a role to play in creating a safer, more respectful digital environment in sport. UAOA offers a range of resources, educational opportunities and research insights to help individuals better understand online abuse and its impact on the sporting community.

From our free eLearning Course to our Inside the Research series, these initiatives are just some of the ways to deepen your knowledge, explore different perspectives and contribute to positive change.