In 2024, I conducted a series of specialised workshops focused on social media safety practices, aimed at providing participants with effective tools and strategies for secure social media engagement while campaigning for local elections in Ireland.
I was motivated to offer these workshops pro bono, recognising the need to empower women with essential skills for navigating digital platforms. This initiative was rooted in my concerns about the persistent findings that women in politics encounter increased risks of online harassment.
Through these workshops, I transformed research on digital harassment into practical, actionable training that addressed the unique challenges that women in Ireland face in maintaining their public presence online.
This initiative is ongoing, so please feel free to reach out for more information
7 November 2024: Presenter at cross-border event supported by Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs to highlight importance of civility and respectful politics in public life north and south of the border. AILG/NILGA
24 April 2024: Presenter for See Her Elected online workshop on defensive social media strategies for female candidates for local elections Ireland
12 April 2024: Presenter for Association Irish Local Government online workshop on defensive social media strategies for local councillors in Ireland
