Ian Russell
Ian Russell is the father of Molly Russell, a 14-year-old who tragically took her own life in 2017 after being exposed to harmful content on social media platforms. Following his daughter's death, Ian has become a prominent advocate for online safety, founding the Molly Rose Foundation, which aims to protect young people from the dangers of unregulated social media. He has been vocal in criticizing major tech companies, particularly Meta, for their role in perpetuating harmful content and has called for stronger government regulations to ensure the safety of children online. Ian's advocacy work has earned him recognition, including being made an MBE for his services to child safety online.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 2 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 62,937 | $2,700,000 | 2,503$ |
| Totals | 2 | 67,886,011 | 62,937 | $2,700,000 | 2,503$ |
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United Kingdom:
Ian Russell, whose daughter, Molly, took her own life at 14 after seeing harmful content online, said: 'Every day the government has delayed bringing in tougher online safety laws we've seen more young lives lost and damaged.'
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United Kingdom:
Ian Russell is the father of Molly and a campaigner for online safety.
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United Kingdom:
Ian Russell, chairman of the Molly Rose Foundation, expressed dismay at the lack of ambition in the new codes.
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Montenegro:
Ian Russell has been a vocal advocate for safer digital environments following the tragic loss of his daughter.
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United Kingdom:
Ian Russell has spoken widely about the dangers of unregulated social media and has been made an MBE for services to child safety online.
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