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World Consumers Rights Day 2026
The 15th of March was designated World Consumer Rights Day by the consumer movement, to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs. Celebrating the day is a chance to demand that the rights of all consumers are respected and protected, and to protest against market abuses and social injustices which undermine those rights. World Consumer Rights Day is globally recognised with support from the United Nations and other international actors.
Webwise Webinar: In Conversation with Mark Little: From misinformation to manipulation
With so much information at our fingertips, it can be difficult to judge if what we are seeing, reading or hearing online is accurate and reliable.
The increasing influence of algorithms and AI has made it even more challenging to find truth and trust on the internet.
To discuss this, regulation, living in a new era of manipulation online, and how to navigate these challenges, Mark Little, journalist and entrepreneur, joined a recent Webwise webinar.
Everything you need to know about in-game purchases
What parents should know about AI apps
Celebrating World Consumer Rights Day 2025: Empowering young consumers in the digital age with AdWiseOnline
How to build critical thinking skills in your classroom: ideas for teachers to discuss in-game marketing manipulation
“Can beauty ideals online harm my child?”
The issue of beauty ideals online and their impact on children and young people is complex. Research shows that exposure to beauty and body ideals on social media can lead to a poorer body image—to varying degrees. Research also shows that children (age 10-18) that spend a lot of time on social media tend to be more unhappy with their bodies and suffer from eating disorders to a greater extent than others in their age. In this short parental guide you can read more about the risks and get seven tips on how to talk to your child and give support.
