The Safe Internet Center was presented in Ukraine
Cyberbullying, online recruitment, sexting—at a time when online threats are increasing, it is crucial to unite the efforts of the government, civil society organizations, and the public to protect the youngest and therefore most vulnerable users.
To raise awareness of online dangers, the international community observes Safer Internet Day.
In Ukraine, Safer Internet Day 2015 became a highly symbolic occasion to introduce the Safe Internet Center.
Similar online platforms already exist in EU member countries. In Ukraine, such a center was established through the collaboration of three reputable civil society organizations: Docudays NGO, La Strada Ukraine NGO, and the Magnolia National NGO. In the video below, you can learn more about the Center and its key areas of activity:
- The INHOPE Hotline (Investigation of child sexual abuse crimes online and blocking harmful content)
- The help line for children who have experienced online violence, 116111 (National Hotline for Children and Youth)
- Educational work with children and youth, parents, educators, and others.
Speakers:
- Oleksii Sydorenko – Head of the Child Protection Department at Magnolia National NGO
- Aliona Kryvuliak – Director of the National Hotlines and Social Assistance Department, La Strada Ukraine NGO
- Anastasiia Bahalika – Director of the Human Rights Department at Docudays NGO
Joining the conversation:
- Yaroslava Dio – Head of the Expert Group, Directorate for Digital Skills Development and Education Digitalization, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
- Tetiana Bilobrov – Senior Officer, Cyberpolice Department
The event moderator was Olga Sheremet – Coordinator of the Safe Internet Center.