With tomorrow being #SaferInternetDay2021, @together_sacr thought there is no better time to share the exciting news about the General Comment 25 being adopted by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child!đź’»

Follow this thread to find out more!👇

#RightsResolution
General Comment 25 will be an authoritative interpretation of how children’s rights should be promoted & upheld in the digital environment!🖥️

Let's look at what this means in practice👇

#RightsResolution
Let's first look at the right to non-discrimination!📱

Digital inequalities can negatively impact children’s enjoyment of their rights. If digital inclusion is not improved, already existing inequalities are likely to be exacerbated! This is super relevant to #COVID19
You can find out what impact digital inequality has and continues to have on children and young people throughout the #COVID19 #Pandemic here 👉 https://bit.ly/3oXWea0 

#RightsResolution @CYPCS
Whilst digital access can be protect children's right to life, survival & development, countries must also take all appropriate measures to protect children from the risk & threat to these rights too!đź«‚

For example, threats include bullying, gambling, sexual exploitation & abuse
In practice, countries should offer training & support to children, & provide access to child-friendly platforms, in order to let children express their views & become effective advocates for their rights! 📢

#RightsResolution
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