A new educational platform aimed at helping young people tackle online bullying and abuse in sport has been launched by former Northern Ireland football internationals Aaron Hughes and Keith Gillespie. BT has joined forces with the Irish FA and non-profit organisation Cybersmile to kick off the Hope United Roadshows in Armagh and Greenisland, which provide youngsters with content from the new platform as well as offering them a football masterclass. The platform comprises three modules focusing on upskilling users and educating them on how to be good digital citizens. Jamal Lewis said: “Some people think that, as footballers, we should be able to deal with social media abuse, that it’s a ’part of the job’. “That’s why it’s so important we show young people that a post or comment doesn’t just live online but can have a long-lasting impact.

Source: Express February 14, 2022 19:28 UTC