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Harry and Meghan Receive Humanitarians of the Year Honor in New York for Online Safety Advocacy

Their advocacy now expands through a Parents’ Network partnership with ParentsTogether.

Overview

  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex accepted Project Healthy Minds’ Humanitarians of the Year award at the World Mental Health Day Gala at Spring Studios on Oct. 9.
  • In their onstage remarks, Prince Harry highlighted that the Social Media Victims Law Center is representing roughly 4,000 families linked to social‑media harms, and warned about unregulated AI and algorithmic risks.
  • Meghan Markle spoke about preparing to protect their children as they grow into the digital world, as Harry referenced ParentsTogether data on harmful AI chatbot interactions occurring every five minutes.
  • Archewell’s Parents’ Network is joining forces with ParentsTogether, and the foundation is co‑producing conversations at the Oct. 10 festival where its Lost Screen Memorial will be displayed.
  • Ahead of the gala, Harry made a surprise appearance at a Movember Institute panel on U.S. men’s mental health, while separate reports detailed a Chadian minister’s letter alleging misconduct by African Parks, a charity linked to him.