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What happens online reflects the realities children face every day – at home, at school and in their wider communities. Strategies to promote online safety must protect the educational and health benefits of digital technologies, while addressing the risks of exposure to violence, exploitation, and abuse, as well as to privacy breaches.
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Mar 24, 2022 · By Melinda Wenner Moyer. March 24, 2022. Kids and teens in America are spending more time than ever using screens and social media, with the number of hours spent online having risen sharply...
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- Children’s Rights in The Digital Age
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But with these opportunities come serious risks. Cyberbullyingand other forms of peer-to-peer violence can affect young people each time they log in to social media or instant messaging platforms. Over a third of young people in 30 countries report being cyberbullied, with 1 in 5 skipping school because of it. When browsing the Internet, children a...
The borderless nature of the Internet means keeping young people safe online is a global challenge. The UN is actively working to protect children and youth online through various programmes and initiatives.
Children’s rights are enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) that monitors implementation of the Convention has laid out the ways that young people and children should be treated in the digital world, and how their rights should be protected. The Committee consulted with governments...
UN agencies and partners, including innovators in the private sector, are forging a digital path towards boosting safety online, especially for children and young people. With support from ITU, UNICEF and UNODC, Safer Internet Day is celebrated in February every year. From cyberbullyingto social networking to digital identity, each year Safer Inter...
- What you’ll find in this section. Internet safety checklist. Why it matters: Facts and stats. Online issues that affect pre-schoolers. Parent guides. Activities to do together.
- Internet safety checklist for pre-school children. Use our list of practical tips to help children under-5s have a safer online experience and get the best out of the digital world as they grow.
- Featured recommended resources. Sharing tips for parents. Managing screen time guide. Set up safe checklist. Digiduck story app for 3 - 7s.
- What issues might affect pre-schoolers? Inappropriate content. Online pornography. Here are some of our favourite resources to help you learn more about digital wellbeing and online safety for the youngest of children.
Feb 7, 2024 · By Jeremy Engle. Feb. 7, 2024. How concerned are you about the dangers of social media and the internet? In your opinion, are technology companies doing enough to protect children online? If...
Sep 18, 2023 · September 18, 2023. 6 min read. Here’s How to Actually Keep Kids and Teens Safe Online. Controversial policy proposals such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) are making headway across...
