Addressing Emerging Threats to Children’s Online Safety
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In June 2021, ChildFund CEOs and Board
members approved a new four-year Strategic
Plan for FY 2022-2025 focused on addressing
emerging threats to children’s safety
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Since our last meeting, the Secretariat has
been putting steps in place to develop the
first of two EVAC focused campaigns, the first
one focusing on
children’s online safety
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This includes establishing a
Core Team
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drilling down on our
core intent
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exploring options for our
campaign rollout
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The Secretariat has established a Core Team
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Secretariat staff and experts. We will benefit from the
input and guidance of program experts and external
consultants as we develop the campaign.
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Meg Gardinier, Secretary General
Ryan De Souza, Advocacy & Policy Advisor
Lori Perkovich, UN Representative
Lisa MacSpadden, Strategic Communications
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Carole Stephan, EUO Global Partnerships Advisor
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Amy Lamoin, Global Programs Director,
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Danielle Lilly, Advisor, Policy, USG, ChildFund
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Wendy Hirsch, ChildFund Alliance Strategic
Plan Consultant
UNICEF estimates more than 175,000 children go online
for the first time every day
This equates to a new child every half second
Interpol reports that the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified online risks
In a survey of law enforcement across 39 countries,
eight in ten police officers
reported an increase in perpetrators
attempting to contact children online
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tipline reviewed
16.9 million sexual abuse materials in 2019, and 21.7 million in 2020
Call to action by the Committee on the
Rights of the Child
General comment No. 25 (2021) on
children’s rights in the digital environment
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Identify existing and planned programs related to the campaign
Identify the funding sources for these programs
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This mapping will lead to the development of a database accessible to all members
The data will help develop connections between the campaign and program work
Mapping update
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Desired Campaign Outcomes
Outcome 1: Laws and policies to protect children from online
child sexual exploitation and abuse are strengthened
Outcome 2: Children are more effective digital citizens and are
equipped to participate in online civic engagement safely,
ethically and responsibly as part of their healthy development
Identifying our Niche
Mapping exercise
Assessment of the policy and legislative landscape
External consultations with trusted partners
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Call on relevant parties to work towards strengthening the
legislative framework to protect children from online child
sexual exploitation and abuse
Call on the private sector to lend support to the campaign
Call on governments, and online service providers to
address the digital divide
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Regular collection of information
Advocacy and Policy training
Member Program training
Adaptation into existing laws and policies
Awareness
When we are ready to roll out the campaign, we
could consider a two-phased approach.
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A potential target date for Phase 1 is Safer
Internet Day on 8 February
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The second phase could be timed to coincide
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Announce ChildFund’s commitment to address emerging online
threats to children
Highlight campaign goals and objectives
Launch a public petition (directed toward general public and
designed to advance our campaign objectives)
Hold an online safety event featuring ChildFund representatives:
Present on an existing ChildFund program (e.g., Swipe Safe)
Include child/youth advocates (in-person or via video)
Consider inviting a subject matter expert or two
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Launch ChildFund’s Global Pledge at a signing event
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Release online safety paper
Host panel forum featuring ChildFund members,
online safety experts (legal and subject matter
experts), and UN / EU Commission / Ambassador
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Produce and release a new ChildFund video
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Draft a pledge focused on the protection of children and their rights,
addressing the digital divide and children’s digital citizenship
Multi-stakeholder endorsements by Governments, United Nations, Civil
Society, and the Private Sector
Early external stakeholders who sign onto the pledge could include:
Representation from the European Union, Governments, United
Nations, Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children
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ChildFund will draft a pledge focused on a range of children’s rights, including their
safety, meaningful access to digital technology, and their right to privacy. The pledge
should advance our core objectives:
Commitment to robust legislation, compliance with national and international
laws, and access to justice and remedies
Commitment to ensuring children learn about digital citizenship and acquire the
skills to explore, create and interact online safely
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Governments and intergovernmental organizations for initial outreach:
Australia, Canada, France, Italy, the European Union
United Nations:
UNICEF, Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-
General on Violence Against Children, The Office of the High
Commissioner for Human Rights, and the Committee on the Rights
of the Child
International Organizations:
Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children, Interpol, The
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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Represented in coalitions:
WeProtect (governments, civil society, international
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Children's Codes (ECPAT, Fairplay, 5Rights Foundation)
Building relationships with the private sector:
Apple, Google, other technology companies
CSOs:
Arigatou, ECPAT, Joining Forces Agencies
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Leaders in the digital environment have made commitments through national laws or are
signatories to:
G7 Digital and Technology Ministerial Declaration
Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
United Nation’s documents or similar international documents
Countries where ChildFund Members are based/operate and provide humanitarian assistance
Members of coalitions focused on the digital environment
Internal policies have been changed to protect and empower children
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Developing the Pledge
The Core Team is conducting research to inform the process leading to a global pledge:
Analysis of government positions and laws regarding: online abuse, privacy, the
digital divide, children’s digital citizenship
Identification of gaps and opportunities to leverage ChildFund strengths including
child protection and child participation
Mobilization of stakeholders
to support ChildFund’s campaign and to sign our pledge
High-level Outcomes
Advocacy and collaboration with stakeholders leads to:
An increase in public awareness
Changes in national and international laws and policies
Improved digital awareness among children and youth
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ChildFund's new four-year Strategic Plan for FY 2022-2025 focuses on addressing emerging threats to children's safety, with the current campaign concentrating on online safety. Key efforts include forming a Core Team, engaging expert advisors and consultants, and highlighting the critical issue of online risks children face globally. The urgency of this mission is underscored by statistics revealing the escalating dangers posed by online platforms. The program also aims to map existing and planned initiatives related to online safety for children to enhance collaboration and effectiveness.
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Strategic Plan FY 2022-2025 Addressing Emerging Threats In June 2021, ChildFund CEOs and Board members approved a new four-year Strategic Plan for FY 2022-2025 focused on addressing emerging threats to children s safety. Since our last meeting, the Secretariat has been putting steps in place to develop the first of two EVAC focused campaigns, the first one focusing on children s online safety. This includes establishing a Core Team, drilling down on our core intent, and exploring options for our campaign rollout.
Strategic Plan Objectives Addressing Emerging Threats
Core Team The Secretariat has established a Core Team comprising Secretariat staff and experts. We will benefit from the input and guidance of program experts and external consultants as we develop the campaign. Advisors & Consultants Amy Lamoin, Global Programs Director, ChildFund Australia Danielle Lilly, Advisor, Policy, USG, ChildFund International Wendy Hirsch, ChildFund Alliance Strategic Plan Consultant Secretariat Team Meg Gardinier, Secretary General Ryan De Souza, Advocacy & Policy Advisor Lori Perkovich, UN Representative Lisa MacSpadden, Strategic Communications Advisor Carole Stephan, EUO Global Partnerships Advisor
Why Online Safety UNICEF estimates more than 175,000 children go online for the first time every day This equates to a new child every half second Interpol reports that the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified online risks In a survey of law enforcement across 39 countries, eight in ten police officers reported an increase in perpetrators attempting to contact children online The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children s Cyber Tipline reviewed 16.9 million sexual abuse materials in 2019, and 21.7 million in 2020
Why Online Safety Call to action by the Committee on the Rights of the Child General comment No. 25 (2021) on children s rights in the digital environment
Child Online Safety Program Mapping Where We Go From Here Objective Identify existing and planned programs related to the campaign Identify the funding sources for these programs Next Steps This mapping will lead to the development of a database accessible to all members The data will help develop connections between the campaign and program work Mapping update
Action Plan Desired Campaign Outcomes Outcome 1: Laws and policies to protect children from online child sexual exploitation and abuse are strengthened Outcome 2: Children are more effective digital citizens and are equipped to participate in online civic engagement safely, ethically and responsibly as part of their healthy development Identifying our Niche Mapping exercise Assessment of the policy and legislative landscape External consultations with trusted partners
Action Plan Preliminary Advocacy Asks Call on relevant parties to work towards strengthening the legislative framework to protect children from online child sexual exploitation and abuse Call on the private sector to lend support to the campaign Call on governments, and online service providers to address the digital divide
Metrics Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Regular collection of information Advocacy and Policy training Member Program training Adaptation into existing laws and policies Awareness
Online Safety Campaign Rollout Two-phased Approach When we are ready to roll out the campaign, we could consider a two-phased approach. Phase 1 A potential target date for Phase 1 is Safer Internet Day on 8 February Phase 2 The second phase could be timed to coincide with our annual CEO Forum / Board meeting in May, or leading up to the meeting.
Online Safety Campaign Rollout Campaign Commitments PHASE 1 / Leverage Safer Internet Day Announce ChildFund s commitment to address emerging online threats to children Highlight campaign goals and objectives Launch a public petition (directed toward general public and designed to advance our campaign objectives) Hold an online safety event featuring ChildFund representatives: Present on an existing ChildFund program (e.g., Swipe Safe) Include child/youth advocates (in-person or via video) Consider inviting a subject matter expert or two
Online Safety Campaign Rollout Global Pledge Is Key Campaign Element PHASE 2 / Spring 2022 Launch ChildFund s Global Pledge at a signing event (signed by members and high-level signatories (e.g., EU Commissioner, UN Ambassador, etc.) Release online safety paper Host panel forum featuring ChildFund members, online safety experts (legal and subject matter experts), and UN / EU Commission / Ambassador level delegates Engage child and youth advocates Produce and release a new ChildFund video
Global Pledge Addressing Emerging Threats Draft a pledge focused on the protection of children and their rights, addressing the digital divide and children s digital citizenship Multi-stakeholder endorsements by Governments, United Nations, Civil Society, and the Private Sector Early external stakeholders who sign onto the pledge could include: Representation from the European Union, Governments, United Nations, Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children
Global Pledge Online Safety Campaign ChildFund will draft a pledge focused on a range of children s rights, including their safety, meaningful access to digital technology, and their right to privacy. The pledge should advance our core objectives: Commitment to robust legislation, compliance with national and international laws, and access to justice and remedies Commitment to ensuring children learn about digital citizenship and acquire the skills to explore, create and interact online safely
Priority External Stakeholders Priority External Stakeholders Governments and intergovernmental organizations for initial outreach: Australia, Canada, France, Italy, the European Union United Nations: UNICEF, Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Violence Against Children, The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the Committee on the Rights of the Child International Organizations: Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children, Interpol, The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Priority External Stakeholders Represented in coalitions: WeProtect (governments, civil society, international organizations, private sector) Children's Codes (ECPAT, Fairplay, 5Rights Foundation) Building relationships with the private sector: Apple, Google, other technology companies CSOs: Arigatou, ECPAT, Joining Forces Agencies
Priority External Stakeholders Selection Criteria for Pledge Champions Leaders in the digital environment have made commitments through national laws or are signatories to: G7 Digital and Technology Ministerial Declaration Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse United Nation s documents or similar international documents Countries where ChildFund Members are based/operate and provide humanitarian assistance Members of coalitions focused on the digital environment Internal policies have been changed to protect and empower children
UN Representative Advocacy Global Pledge Preparations Developing the Pledge The Core Team is conducting research to inform the process leading to a global pledge: Analysis of government positions and laws regarding: online abuse, privacy, the digital divide, children s digital citizenship Identification of gaps and opportunities to leverage ChildFund strengths including child protection and child participation Mobilization of stakeholdersto support ChildFund s campaign and to sign our pledge High-level Outcomes Advocacy and collaboration with stakeholders leads to: An increase in public awareness Changes in national and international laws and policies Improved digital awareness among children and youth
Addressing Emerging Threats to Childrens Safety Questions & Discussion
