Digital Empowerment and Protection of Children's Rights: comprehensive strategies and a model of an intergenerational, interinstitutional, and interdisciplinary network for promoting safe internet use
A Talk by Teresita de Jesús Poblete Achondo (Coordinator of the Programme for the Promotion and Protection of Rights in a virtual environment., Inter-American Children's Institute (IIN-OAS))
About this Talk
The presentation by the Inter-American Children's Institute (IIN) highlights digital risks in educational environments, focusing on cyberbullying and sexting. It emphasises the importance of rights guarantors and preventive, corrective, and reparative measures. The Ecuador Action Protocol is a practical example of inter-institutional and intergenerational collaboration to address digital violence in schools. Additionally, the RIAMUSI network is highlighted as a model that promotes safe internet use through training and tools emphasising collective empowerment and rights protection.
Overall, the presentation highlights the importance of addressing digital risks from a holistic perspective, with the active involvement of multiple stakeholders and the implementation of comprehensive strategies to ensure a safe and secure digital environment for children and adolescents in the Americas.