the need for global approach to child online

8/3/2019 The Need for Global Approach to Child Online

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The need for global approach to

child online protection

Dr. Mona Al-achkar Jabbour

[email protected] Arab Observatory for cyber security

30-31 October.

Oman


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Observatory Vision

Create an effective and efficient Culture of

Security & Safety For all stakeholders in the

information society with the largest impact.


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Some cyber security myths

- Consumer protection exists in cyberspace;

- Firewalls and virus scanners protect my computer and

my enterprise;

- My government has the solution and will protect me;

- Physical assets are more valuable than information;

- Laws are keeping pace with technological innovation.


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Alarming facts & Figures

- 20 million minors actively used Facebook in thepast year

- 7.5 millionmore than one-thirdwere

younger than 13. - More than 5 million were 10 and younger

- only 18 percent of parents friend their child

- 1 million children were harassed, threatened,or subjected to other forms ofcyber bullying onthe site in the past year.


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serious risks

Violence

Online Gaming & Addiction

Online Fraud

Cyber-bullying

Racism

Grooming

Pornography


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Why a global approach?

Nature of the environment

Nature of the technologies

Nature of cyber challenges Nature of the adopted policies


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The outcome documents of the World Summit on the InformationSociety (WSIS) contain strong commitments on the protection ofchildren online

The Geneva Declaration of Principles states that thedevelopment of ICT applications and operation of servicesrespects the rights of children as well as their protection and well-being.

Paragraph 24 of the Tunis Commitment recognises the role ofICTs in the protection of children and in enhancing thedevelopment of children. The commitment calls to strengthenaction to protect children from abuse and defend their rights in

the context of ICTs, emphasising that the best interests of thechild are a primary consideration.

Its successor, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), provides anannual international and multistakeholder platform to exchange

views on children and young people, among others.


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Everyone has to be involved

Awareness

Legislations & Regulations

Law enforcement Capacity building

Cooperation


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Way ahead

Foster international cooperation.

Build convenient security systems Create public-private relationships

Enhance awareness


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What have we done

Organized seminars and workshops

Cooperate with the government on ongoingprograms and campaigns on child online

protection


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Plan of action

Work with decision makers to enhance thetechnical, legal and regulatory work frame

work with organizations and institutions

representing the potential of youth and children

Organize Capacity building and training workshopsto ensure safe maneuver / surf on the internet

Launch a National Media campaign with one mainpurpose: need to fight illegal and harmful content

Develop materials and resources to ensure

consistency and effectiveness of message


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Projects

Review the legislations in the Arab Countries to

gain a better understanding of the actual

situation and determine where the issue stands

on the national political agenda in order to

ensure efficient children online protection.

Leverage on the ISPs to sign a MOU where they

engage in active role to fight illegal content


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Thank you

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