Releasing children’s potential and minimizing risks. ICTs, the Internet and Violence against Children

Releasing children’s potential and minimizing risks. ICTs, the Internet and Violence against Children

Summary

When we use technologies we are a click away from producing positive situations and avoiding bad ones. We recognize that we all have rights and responsibilities when we interact. We request States and the private sector to promote the use of the Internet for all adolescents. The way in which we connect using technologies is a personal choice, and we undertake to do this without causing harm to others.The manifesto was developed by more than 1,000 teenagers from seven Latin American countries during national forums and a regional online awareness-raising campaign. During the first phase of this project, in May 2014, young people set out the four points listed above.The initiative has been developed by RedNATIC, coordinated by Asociación Chicos. net (Argentina) and Fundación Paniamor (Costa Rica), with the support of Google and Save the Children.

Author/Editor

Children and Youth

Year

2014

Themes

Safety

Youth & Livelihoods

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

New Urban Agenda Commitments

Sustainable Urban Development for Social Inclusion and Ending Poverty

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