February
11th 2020 is marked as Safer Internet Day (SID) 2020, a global event
celebrated in 150 countries that raises awareness about online safety
and encourages everyone to help create a better internet. SID is
coordinated by the joint Insafe/INHOPE network with the support of the
European Commission, also managed and promoted by the eSafety
Commissioner in Australia.
This year TaC-Together Against Cybercrime International as
an umbrella of the Youth IGF Movement are part of the official partners
of Safer Internet Day and led the SID in 11 countries where our Youth
IGF Ambassadors lead the initiative; Algeria, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Haiti, Indonesia, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Tunisia and Zambia.
Agita Pasaribu as Deputy Coordinator of Youth Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Global Movement
mentioned at the ASEAN-ITU Regional Conference on Child Online
Protection, “On 11th February, our Ambassadors offer the platform for
youth in the countries to highlight positive use of technology and to
explore the role of youth in helping to create a better and safer online
community in 15 countries. Our activities in Liberia, Nigeria and
Lebanon focus on cyber safety for young people and how to tackle online
sexual abuse & exploitation, cyberbullying and sextortion on social
media. While the other countries were getting into deeper context such
as digital footprint, artificial intelligence to tackle cybercrime
issues, data protection and personal data, as well as ITE policies &
regulations. We also proud to lead the first Safer Internet Day
celebration in Russia and Mauritania.
”
“With over 3000+ youth, parents, teachers and governments
had engaged and participated through our SID events. We aim to achieve
bigger numbers, more youth engagements and reach out other countries in
the future. We believe we are all responsible to make sure our children
and youth able to enjoy the right to use internet for good and feel safe
about it. Together for a better internet.” she added.
With the will to ensure access to a safe and stimulating
online environment and mitigating its negative side-effects, SID 2020
bring nations together by convincing them that that they have the power
to inspire positive changes online
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For more information:
e-mail: youthigf@youthigf.com
