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Dettol apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert backfires
Filed: Jun 24, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Summary: Dettol apologised in China after an advert intended to challenge sexism was accused of reinforcing it.
WHO: Dettol
WHAT: Apologised for an advert accused of reinforcing sexism.
WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 11:12 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: The advert was accused of reinforcing sexism after it was intended to challenge it.
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