UK : Celebrities Launch Youtube Video Anti-Bullying Campaign

by Vinny | November 18, 2007 at 05:06 pm

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It is hoped this campaign can help in the battle against the growing phenomenon of "happy slapping" in Britain. "Happy slapping" is a term used in the UK for attacks recorded on mobile phones.

LONDON (AFP) - A host of celebrities posted messages Monday on the video-sharing website YouTube in a bid to combat bullying.
Actor Patrick Stewart, Arsenal Football Club manager Arsene Wenger, athlete Kelly Holmes, model Penny Lancaster, rapper Sean Kingston and pop stars Ronan Keating, Beth Ditto, Girls Aloud and Danni Minogue were among the celebrities going online for the British-based Beatbullying campaign.
The site comes as more and more children say they are being bullied via the Internet. Read more from the source: Yahoo news.

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