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Young Activists Demand Stricter Online Safety Regulations

10/10/2025

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Young people in Northern Ireland are pushing for stricter online regulations to improve social media safety.
During a Cyber Cafe event at Stormont, participants raised concerns about fake profiles, cyberbullying, and online abuse.
Fifteen-year-old Darragh highlighted the risks of anonymous accounts, while seventeen-year-old Eimear called for enhanced support on social media platforms.
They urged parents to discuss online safety and stressed the need for consistent cyber safety education in schools.
Snap's Council for Digital Well-Being program in the U.S. also emphasized the importance of youth perspectives on online safety.

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Story summary

Young people in Northern Ireland are pushing for stricter online regulations to improve social media safety.
During a Cyber Cafe event at Stormont, participants raised concerns about fake profiles, cyberbullying, and online abuse.
Fifteen-year-old Darragh highlighted the risks of anonymous accounts, while seventeen-year-old Eimear called for enhanced support on social media platforms.
They urged parents to discuss online safety and stressed the need for consistent cyber safety education in schools.
Snap's Council for Digital Well-Being program in the U.S. also emphasized the importance of youth perspectives on online safety.