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From Indonesia to ASEAN: building momentum for children’s rights online in Southeast Asia
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From Indonesia to ASEAN: building momentum for children’s rights online in Southeast Asia

Governments and experts convened at the ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection in Kuala Lumpur,  setting the stage for a renewed Regional Plan of Action that embeds safety-by-design principles. ASEAN member states are set to adopt a renewed…
Mare-Eve Nadeau speaking at the APEC Event
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Children’s privacy advances across Asia-Pacific with new policy recommendations

5Rights expert insights contribute to policy recommendations that will guide children’s privacy protection across all 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member economies
A young Asian boy on a laptop sat on a desk outside (you can see large foliage in the background that suggests this is in Southeast Asia). The camera is positioned so you can see the face of the boy looking at the laptop as he types. He looks inquisitive.
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Indonesia becomes first Global South country to adopt binding regulation for age-appropriate design

Indonesia passes Southeast Asia’s first binding regulation to protect children online, banning profiling and strengthening data protections.
Two women and three men appeared on a red-carpeted stage. They are standing in front of a graphic that consists of red light beams being intersected by red circles. The graphic includes the words 'International Legal Conference on Online Harms 2024'.
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Malaysia set to introduce Online Safety Bill

5Rights participated in the International Legal Conference on Online Harms in Malaysia to highlight the importance of age-appropriate design in protecting children’s rights and ensuring their safety in the digital environment.
A wider shot of the same young person engrossed in their smartphone. The scene captures the person holding the phone with both hands, with the colorful city lights in the background. The individual is wearing a denim jacket, and their expression is one of joy. This is the full version of the close-up shown above.
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What TikTok teens and K-pop stans teach us about child rights online

The TikTok teens and K-pop fans’ disruption of a Trump rally reveals how young people use digital platforms for civic action, underscoring the need to protect both their rights and safety online.