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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Condemns Online Bullying

Calls for systemic and cultural changes in social media to protect mental health.

Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attends the "Keynote: Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen," during the SXSW 2024 Conference and Festivals at the Austin Convention Center on March 8, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
Meghan Markle at the 2024 SXSW Conference and Festival on March 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
Meghan on the first day of the South by Southwest Conference on March 8, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

Overview

  • Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, spoke out against online bullying, highlighting her personal experiences during her pregnancies.
  • At the SXSW conference, Meghan emphasized the need for cultural and systemic changes in social media habits to protect mental health.
  • Meghan described the online abuse as 'cruel,' not just 'catty,' and called for more humanity in digital spaces.
  • The Duchess has previously struggled with mental health issues due to media attention, advocating for a safer online environment.
  • Meghan and Prince Harry have faced intense media scrutiny, including legal battles with British tabloids over privacy violations.