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Children’s Code Comes Into Force

Children’s Code Comes Into Force

Published 03 September 2021

The Molly Rose Foundation is pleased to be among the signatories to a letter in the Times, supporting the ICO’s Age Appropriate Design Code as it comes into force in the UK. This landmark legislation has already motivated the platforms to make changes that help make the internet a safer place for young people.

MRFs Help Cards Milestone Marks Charity’s Third-year Anniversary

Published 27 July 2021

Some 20,000 of the Molly Rose Foundation’s popular pocket-sized Help Cards have now been distributed by the charity, with requests for these useful and free-of-charge resources coming in regularly.

New Research Shows ‘Children’ Directly Targeted With Graphic Content Within As Little As 24 Hours Of Creating A Social Media Account

New Research Shows ‘Children’ Directly Targeted With Graphic Content Within As Little As 24 Hours Of Creating A Social Media Account

Published 20 July 2021

5Rights Foundation and the Children’s Commissioner for England are calling for mandatory rules for design of digital services after new 5Rights research shows online accounts registered to children being targeted with sexual and suicide content.

Children’s Rights Group 5Rights Has Launched ‘Twisted Toys’, A Campaign Which Helps Parents To Understand The Insidious Dangers That Children Are Exposed To In The Digital World

Children’s Rights Group 5Rights Has Launched ‘Twisted Toys’, A Campaign Which Helps Parents To Understand The Insidious Dangers That Children Are Exposed To In The Digital World

Published 04 July 2021

The Twisted Toys such as ‘Stalkie Talkie’, ‘Pocket Troll’ and ‘Share Bear’- traditional toys which take the dangers of the digital world and show how unacceptable they would be in a physical toy.

The Online Safety Bill Was Presented To Parliament On 12Th May. Read The Molly Rose Foundation’s Initial Response

The Online Safety Bill Was Presented To Parliament On 12Th May. Read The Molly Rose Foundation’s Initial Response

Published 12 May 2021

The Molly Rose Foundation says government internet regulation can’t come soon enough and welcomes this important step towards a safer internet for all. A draft bill of this scale will take time to assess and it is the detail of the proposed legislation that will prove crucial.

Good Morning Britain Interview With Ian Russell As Part Of Their Mental Health Awareness Week Coverage

Good Morning Britain Interview With Ian Russell As Part Of Their Mental Health Awareness Week Coverage

Published 12 May 2021

Every year, around 200 of those who end their own lives are children. Molly Russell was just 14 years old when she took her own life in 2017. Her father, Ian, believes social media played a role and is now campaigning for legislation to help combat the distribution of harmful content online.

Supporting A Friend Who Has An Eating Disorder

Supporting A Friend Who Has An Eating Disorder

Published 07 March 2021

Today marks the end of Eating Disorders Awareness Week but we should continue to support those with an eating disorder. So, we thought we’d share some tips from BEAT to help you support somebody with an eating disorder.

Media Secretary updates MRF over Online Safety legislation

Media Secretary updates MRF over Online Safety legislation

Published 05 March 2021

Oliver Dowden MP, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, has briefed the Molly Rose Foundation’s Chair of Trustees, Ian Russell, about progress on the forthcoming Online Safety Bill

University Mental Health Day

University Mental Health Day

Published 04 March 2021

Today is University Mental Health Day. Coronavirus has affected us all in different ways but it has proved particularly challenging for many university students who are often living away from home, removed from their usual support and familiar home comforts.

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