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Leanda Barrington-Leach, Executive Director of 5Rights Foundation, delivers the opening remarks at a high-level ministerial panel during the 2025 UN Internet Governance Forum in Norway. She stands at the podium beneath the IGF and UN insignia.

5Rights opens ministerial panel at UN Internet Governance Forum: child rights must shape the age of AI 

At the 20th UN Internet Governance Forum, 5Rights Foundation led the call for AI systems to be built with children’s rights at their core and challenged governments and platforms to act.

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Canada’s regulator leads on children’s privacy, now lawmakers must follow 

Canada’s Privacy Commissioner just announced a children’s privacy code. Now, the newly elected Government must seize the moment and make the protection of children’s rights and privacy online a national priority.

Sir Peter Wanless appointed Chair of pioneering charity, 5Rights Foundation

Sir Peter Wanless appointed Chair of pioneering charity, 5Rights Foundation

5Rights Foundation, the leading global charity advocating for children online, announced today the appointment of Sir Peter Wanless as their incoming Chair as Baroness Beeban Kidron steps into the role of Honorary President.

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Research reveals “non-existent” enforcement of industry-led standards on loot boxes

New findings reinforce longstanding concerns from 5Rights about the inadequacy of industry self-regulation in protecting children from exploitative in-game purchases.

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Age checking systems can now be certified against 5Rights-led technical standard

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ new certification on age assurance is built on the 2089.1 standard, co-developed by 5Rights Foundation as part of a broader set of standards grounded in 5Rights principles. 

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EU guidelines map to 5Rights’ baseline, paving the way for overhaul of tech design for kids

5Rights welcomes the European Commission’s draft guidelines on Article 28 of the Digital Services Act – a recognition of our long-standing commitment to place children’s rights at the heart of platform responsibility and system design.

CPDP.ai 2025: Delivering on children’s rights, an opportunity for all? 

CPDP.ai 2025: Delivering on children’s rights, an opportunity for all? 

Four leading experts take us through whether the EU can show a way forward in the pursuit of children’s rights in the digital environment. Join 5Rights at this year’s CPDP conference.

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UK Government sets unambiguous direction for a safer online world 

5Rights welcomes the UK Government’s final Statement of Strategic Priorities, confirming safety by design as a cornerstone of tech regulation. However, more must be done to deliver on the Online Safety Act’s promises.

Baroness Beeban Kidron stands on a stage at the UN STI Forum, holding a microphone while addressing the audience. She wears a brown cardigan and long skirt. This is a wide shot of the picture shown above.

“A different digital settlement for children” – implementation must follow Global Digital Compact commitments 

From the floor of the UN STI Forum, Baroness Beeban Kidron urged world leaders to build on the Global Digital Compact and renew their commitment to a digital future that works for children.

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UK’s regulator Ofcom launches the country’s first Children’s Online Safety Code

The launch of the first Code marks a significant development in creating a safe digital environment for children, but, it’s not job done.

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Canadian elections: a defining moment to hold tech accountable for children’s rights 

Next Monday, Canadians will be heading to the polling station, setting the course for the future of Canadian children’s rights in the digital world.

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Rewatch the virtual launch of the Children & AI Design Code

5Rights and the Digital Futures for Children centre are inviting the global community to speak with leading voices in digital governance alongside experts behind the Code.