Tag: online abuse
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Stephen Bunting Speaks Out as Online Abuse Targets His Son After Darts Championship Exit
Introduction: A families’ ordeal amid a high-stakes sport Stephen Bunting, the renowned darts professional known for his precision and composure, has revealed that his 13-year-old son, Toby, has been targeted by online abuse following his father’s exit from the PDC World Championship. The moment in question took place at Alexandra Palace, where Bunting, the tournament’s…
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Stephen Bunting condemns online abuse after darts world championship exit clouds family moment
Stephen Bunting speaks out as online abuse targets his son British darts star Stephen Bunting has publicly condemned online abuse directed at his 13-year-old son, Toby, following his exit from the PDC World Championship. The incident highlights the persistent issue of abusive online behavior surrounding sports events and the harmful impact it can have on…
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Stephen Bunting’s Son Targeted by Online Abuse After Darts World Championship Exit
Raising awareness after a painful moment Stephen Bunting, a respected figure in the world of professional darts, has spoken out about a troubling consequence of his recent exit from the PDC World Championship. The 13-year-old son of the four-time seeded player, Toby Bunting, reportedly became the target of online abuse in the wake of his…
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Ofcom urges social platforms to curb online abuse and limit ‘pile-ons’ against women
Ofcom proposes tougher steps to curb online abuse The UK’s communications regulator Ofcom has released guidance urging social media platforms to take decisive action against misogynist abuse, coercive behavior, and the rapid spread of harmful content. The goal is to create a safer online environment for women and girls, reducing the harmful impact of so-called…
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Digital Violence Escalates as Half the World Lacks Legal Protection
Digital Violence: A Growing Crisis That Affects Half the World’s Women The digital era promised connection, empowerment, and opportunity for all. Instead, millions of women and girls face escalating online abuse that crosses borders, languages, and platforms. A landmark reminder from UN Women during the 16 Days of Activism highlights a stark reality: nearly half…
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Kenya: How Digital Platforms Are Weaponised to Abuse Women
Introduction: a troubling trend in digital spaces A new report by Equality Now shines a spotlight on how digital platforms are increasingly weaponised to abuse women and girls in Kenya. While social media and messaging apps have connected communities and opened doors for economic opportunity, they have also given perpetrators a wider, faster, and more…
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Father of Paddy Jackson Wins £100k Libel Damages Over False Online Allegations
Ruling in Belfast High Court delivers a blow to online defamation The family of former rugby star Paddy Jackson has secured a significant victory in a defamation case, with the High Court in Belfast ordering social media personality Danielle Meagher to pay £100,000 in libel damages. The judge, Master Mark Harvey, ruled that Ms Meagher’s…