Facebook has banned an educational video about breast cancer over nudity concerns.
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland created a video showing women how to check their breasts, using a plastic model, with an infographic displaying signs and symptoms.
It was presented by broadcaster Rebecca McKinney and launched in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
But the video was taken down and banned by Facebook, with the firm saying: “Some audiences are sensitive to different things when it comes to nudity. “
Roisin Foster, chief executive of Cancer Focus NI, said: “I am completely baffled by this decision by Facebook.
“All we are trying to do is educate women about how to check themselves, raise awareness of the signs and symptoms and raise money for support for younger women with breast cancer.
“We know anecdotally that many women aren’t aware of all the signs of breast cancer apart from finding a lump. Nor are they sure how to check themselves or how often.”
She said one in 10 women in Northern Ireland get breast cancer, and it was essential the message of checking for signs and symptoms was spread.
Ms Foster said it had been an “inoffensive, tasteful and educational” video.
The host, Ms McKinney, added: “Before getting involved in this campaign I didn’t check my breasts but I’ve since learned how crucial it is for early detection. Women need to check their breasts regularly to get to ‘know their normal’.
“This is an excellent awareness campaign as well as a fundraiser for an extremely important cause and I’m so proud to be an ambassador.”
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