Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)
Cyber Security: Protecting Kids Online Role of CSOs in Bangladesh
1. Cyber Security: Protecting Kids Online
Role of CSOs
Shaping the future of Media, Information
& Entertainment
AHM Bazlur Rahman
Chief Executive Officer
Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication
www.bnnrc.net
2. TUNIS COMMITMENT
“We recognize the role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in
the protection of children and in enhancing the development of children.
We will strengthen action to protect children from abuse and defend their
rights in the context of ICT.”
3. Child Online Protection (COP)
COP is a global initiative created by ITU, as part of the Global
Cybersecurity Agenda, which aims to tackle cybersecurity
holistically.
Identify risks and vulnerabilities to children in cyberspace;
Create awareness;
Develop practical tools to help minimize risk;
Share knowledge and experience.
4. SDGs: 16.10
Protection of children online is fundamental to
creating a healthy and progressive society,
and to achieving the UN Sustainable
Development Goals; in particular goal
16.2 calling for ending all forms of
violence against children.
It is equally important that government,
The private sector,
civil society,
educators, families, parents and caregivers,
all play their part.
5. What are the online risks
Pornography
Violence
Online Gaming & Addiction
Online Fraud
Cyber-bulling
Racism
8. Role of CSOs
Support child-friendly digital services, and cybersecurity measures to protect
systems and platforms used by children.
Take leadership and proactively promote the cause of child online safety,
through innovative approaches for a healthier digital future of society and
sanctions to offenders.
Collaborate with other stakeholders across sectors and industry segments and
foster knowledge as well as expertise on addressing the child online safety.
Support educational campaigns and school courses to train children for
online safety.
Make measurable progress toward the establishment and strengthening of
hotlines and helplines to make sure that all children have access to help
when they need it