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Building the digital world that young people deserve

5Rights is at the forefront of delivering practical change for children so they can access the digital world knowledgeably, creatively and fearlessly.

97%
of children aged 3 to 17
years old went online
1 in 3
internet users are children
8h 39m
the daily average screen time of 13 to 18-year-olds

The problem

Digital products and services curate almost all aspects of children’s lives, but they are designed for profit, not children’s wellbeing. Today, one in two under 18s struggles with addiction to digital devices; harassment, eating disorders, suicide and online sexual abuse are soaring. 

The solution

Children’s rights and needs must be at the heart of digital design and development. Tech companies must be held accountable for ensuring their products and services cater for children and young people by design and default. 

Our impact

Working for and with young people, 5Rights has successfully set the agenda, delivered the evidence, shaped the needed policy, legislation and technical tools, and worked with companies to demonstrate that redesigning services for children is possible, profitable and can benefit all. 

The digital world was not designed for children. But it can be. Take action with us today for a better tomorrow.

Group of 4 young people standing together, smiling.

Become a 5Rights Youth Ambassador!

Are you passionate about your rights in the digital world, want to learn more, or have ideas about what tech companies could do better? The 5Rights Youth Ambassador Programme is looking for champions like you to speak up and make change happen!
Apply by Monday 15th September at 23:59 UTC!