Niamh McDonald

Niamh McDonald is a prominent activist and spokesperson for the Hope and Courage Collective, an antiracism group that focuses on combating hate and violence against marginalized communities, particularly asylum seekers. In a recent report, she highlighted the alarming rise in anti-migrant violence fueled by social media algorithms, detailing how online content has incited real-world attacks against homeless asylum seekers in Dublin. McDonald's work emphasizes the need for systemic changes to social media practices to prevent the amplification of hate and protect vulnerable populations.