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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Ian Russell is the father of Molly Russell, who is advocating against social media giants after his daughter's tragic death.
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Ireland· 2026-03-01
Ian Russell created the Molly Rose Foundation to help families with children in similar situations to his daughter and to investigate the effects of social media on teenagers.
Un padre que perdió a su hija por la mala influencia de las redes sociales cree que prohibirlas no es la solución | Tecnología
Spain· 2026-02-08
Ian Russell is campaigning to prevent online harms that contributed to his daughter Molly's death.
Life after Molly: Ian Russell on big tech, his daughter’s death – and why a social media ban won’t work | Online abuse
United Kingdom· 2026-01-26
Ian Russell, a Democratic operative, commented on the significance of Trump's spending in the election.
Republicans win Tennessee election despite Democratic fightbackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-03
Ian Russell, a Democratic strategist advising state Sen. Kathleen Riebe, a McAdams opponent.
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United States· 2025-11-23
Ian Russell, chairman of the Molly Rose Foundation, expressed his dismay at the lack of ambition in Ofcom's codes.
What the Online Safety Act isUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-25
Ian Russell, chair of the Molly Rose Foundation, expressed concerns about the systemic weaknesses in the Online Safety Act.
Tech firms face demands to stop illegal content going viralUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-30
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.'
Social media time limits for children considered by governmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-08
Ian Russell is the father of Molly and a campaigner for online safety.
My sister was found dead. Then I discovered her search history – and the online world that had gripped her | Internet safetyUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-28
Ian Russell, chairman of the Molly Rose Foundation, expressed dismay at the lack of ambition in the new codes.
Ofcom finalises rules for tech firms to protect children onlineUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-24
Ian Russell has been a vocal advocate for safer digital environments following the tragic loss of his daughter.
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Montenegro· 2025-04-06
Ian Russell has spoken widely about the dangers of unregulated social media and has been made an MBE for services to child safety online.
Meta and Pinterest make secret charity donationUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-05