Session
Organizer 1: Private Sector, African Group
Organizer 2: Civil Society, African Group
Organizer 2: Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 1: Ida Padikuor Na-Tei , Private Sector, African Group
Speaker 2: Millenium Anthony, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 3: Gregorio Lima Antonia Nirvana, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 4: Stephen Samuel Kwame Jaja, Private Sector, African Group
Speaker 2: Millenium Anthony, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 3: Gregorio Lima Antonia Nirvana, Technical Community, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 4: Stephen Samuel Kwame Jaja, Private Sector, African Group
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The roundtable format allows for an interactive and inclusive discussion where youth voices can be amplified alongside experts. This setting encourages dialogue and active engagement, making it ideal for addressing complex topics such as digital rights and access. The 90-minute duration ensures adequate time for presentations, discussions, and participant engagement, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and solutions.
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The roundtable format allows for an interactive and inclusive discussion where youth voices can be amplified alongside experts. This setting encourages dialogue and active engagement, making it ideal for addressing complex topics such as digital rights and access. The 90-minute duration ensures adequate time for presentations, discussions, and participant engagement, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and solutions.
Policy Question(s)
1. How can policymakers, civil society, and the private sector collaborate to ensure universal and equitable digital access for children and adolescents?
2. What are the best practices in digital literacy and online safety education to empower young users while protecting their rights?
3. How can international frameworks and national policies be improved to ensure children's digital rights are safeguarded while promoting inclusion and accessibility?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of universal digital access for children and adolescents. They will be equipped with practical knowledge on digital literacy programs, policy frameworks that promote equitable access, and innovative approaches for ensuring child-friendly and rights-based digital spaces. The session will also offer networking opportunities for stakeholders working on digital inclusion, online safety, and youth engagement, fostering cross-sector collaboration to enhance digital rights for young people globally.
SDGs
Description:
This session will explore the intersection of universal digital access, children's rights, and online safety, focusing on empowering young people to navigate and thrive in the digital world. The discussion will address challenges such as equitable digital access, digital literacy, and online safety, ensuring that all children and adolescents—regardless of their socio-economic background—have the tools and opportunities to engage meaningfully in the digital space. Through an interactive and multi-stakeholder approach, this session will highlight best practices and concrete initiatives that protect and empower children and adolescents online while ensuring their fundamental digital rights are upheld. Experts from civil society, academia, and youth-led organizations will share insights into policy development, youth-driven initiatives, and strategies for bridging the digital divide and promoting digital inclusion. This workshop will adopt an engaging format, incorporating real-world case studies, interactive dialogue, and youth participation to ensure a dynamic and insightful discussion. By fostering collaboration among different stakeholders, the session aims to generate actionable insights and policy recommendations that contribute to a more inclusive, accessible, and secure digital ecosystem for children and adolescents worldwide.
This session will explore the intersection of universal digital access, children's rights, and online safety, focusing on empowering young people to navigate and thrive in the digital world. The discussion will address challenges such as equitable digital access, digital literacy, and online safety, ensuring that all children and adolescents—regardless of their socio-economic background—have the tools and opportunities to engage meaningfully in the digital space. Through an interactive and multi-stakeholder approach, this session will highlight best practices and concrete initiatives that protect and empower children and adolescents online while ensuring their fundamental digital rights are upheld. Experts from civil society, academia, and youth-led organizations will share insights into policy development, youth-driven initiatives, and strategies for bridging the digital divide and promoting digital inclusion. This workshop will adopt an engaging format, incorporating real-world case studies, interactive dialogue, and youth participation to ensure a dynamic and insightful discussion. By fostering collaboration among different stakeholders, the session aims to generate actionable insights and policy recommendations that contribute to a more inclusive, accessible, and secure digital ecosystem for children and adolescents worldwide.
Expected Outcomes
Expected Outcomes:
Identification of best practices and policy recommendations for promoting digital literacy, safety, and universal access for children and adolescents.
Strengthened collaboration between youth-led organizations, policymakers, and other stakeholders to advocate for child-centered digital policies.
A summary report capturing key insights, policy recommendations, and follow-up actions to be shared with relevant stakeholders.
Potential follow-up initiatives such as webinars, workshops, or policy advocacy efforts to further the discussion and implementation of the recommendations generated in the session.
Hybrid Format: To ensure effective hybrid participation, the session will integrate both online and onsite speakers and participants through:
A dedicated moderator to balance online and in-person contributions.
Live-streaming and real-time Q&A sessions using interactive platforms such as Zoom, Slido, or Miro.
The use of breakout rooms for smaller discussions, ensuring both online and onsite attendees can actively engage.
A social media campaign before and after the session to maximize outreach and engagement.
Online Tools:
Slido or Mentimeter for live polling and audience interaction.
Zoom for remote speaker participation and audience engagement.
Social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram) to amplify discussions and connect with a wider audience.