Emma Mason has taken her plea to ban social media for those under the age of 16 to the world stage, receiving backing from Europe as she spoke on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Aussie mum made the journey from regional NSW to New York to make a heartfelt plea about social media use by children.

Mason's daughter, Tilly, took her own life at the age of 15 as a result of cyberbullying.

Since then, Mason has advocated for stricter laws surrounding social media usage and spoke at the United Nations about her loss and the impact it had on her family.

Her campaign has been a significant factor in Australia's decision to outlaw social media usage for people under the age of 16.

"We watch as other parents' children get licences, they graduate, all the things that

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