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.
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 more time you use social media the more addicted you are and there is no control over it.”
Sarah, 13
“I believe that when young people collate all their ideas, something amazing can happen”
Alejandro, 12
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.
“I imagine that the digital world in the 22nd century will be advanced, brilliant and safe for all children to use effectively and creatively”
Aisha, 16
The digital world was not designed for children. But it can be. Take action with us today for a better tomorrow.
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UK ban on social media platforms should be first step to safer services for kids
The UK Prime Minister has today confirmed plans to block social media platforms from offering services to under-16s and to tackle high-risk features. 5Rights is calling on ministers to treat these measures as the first step in a broader strategy to ensure digital products are safe for children by design and by default.
140+ organisations and experts call for tech to be certified as safe for kids – or see their market access restricted
More than 140 organisations and experts have jointly called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to require tech to be certified as safe for children – or face restrictions on EU market access.
Infinite Scroll: Groundbreaking study reveals ‘TikTokisation’ of children online
A groundbreaking new study published by Revealing Reality in partnership with the 5Rights Foundation has revealed how “addictive” short-form video is impacting children
Growing up in the Online World: 5Rights response
5Rights’ response to the national consultation Growing Up in the Online World, outlining key recommendations for protecting children’s rights in the digital environment.
