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Bridging the digital divide for children: a global call to action

Later this month, global leaders will gather to sign a Pact for the Future and commit to a new vision to address emerging challenges, including those posed by new and existing technologies. In particular, the Global Digital Compact promises a human-centred digital future for all.
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5Rights challenges Meta’s inaction on AI-generated CSAM

Despite clear evidence from UK Police indicating the presence of Instagram accounts with over 150,000 followers sharing real and AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), Meta has failed to take decisive action. We have issued a legal letter demanding urgent intervention.
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Supporting families globally: our work with The Parents’ Network

5Rights is partnering with Archewell’s Parents’ Network to work with families of children severely impacted by online harms to call for online spaces to be designed with the needs and rights of children in mind.
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Celebrating 3 years of the Age-Appropriate Design Code

Monday 2 September 2024 marks the third anniversary of the UK’s Age Appropriate Design Code. For three years, the Code has helped deliver protections for children online by requiring tech companies to give them a high level…
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Malaysia set to introduce Online Safety Bill

5Rights participated in conferences in Malaysia and Costa Rica to highlight the importance of age-appropriate design in protecting children’s rights and ensuring their safety in the digital environment.
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Parents should not face the battle against online harms alone

Families are concerned about the digital landscape and how it impacts children’s livelihoods. At the 57th regular session of the Human Rights Council, 5Rights advocated for the need to address these problems at the point of design.
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UN adopts blueprint for AI governance

The Secretary-General’s High-level Advisory Body on AI’s latest and final report calls for a governance of AI that promotes the development and protection of all human rights, especially children.
Leaders agree on Global Digital Compact: a step closer to a safer digital future for children
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Leaders agree on Global Digital Compact: a step closer to a safer digital future for children

Global leaders just adopted the Global Digital Compact – a historic milestone in securing children’s rights online with a commitment to stronger safety policies and legal frameworks by 2030.
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Press release – Youth Ambassadors welcome Global Digital Compact

Over 60 5Rights Youth Ambassadors from all over the World welcomed the commitment of global leaders for a safer digital environment for children.
Australia: Children’s online safety measures must address systemic harms 
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Australia: Children’s online safety measures must address systemic harms 

Bold new proposals from the Australian government to ban under 16s from social media speak to the abject failure of tech companies to provide age-appropriate services.
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Meta announces new changes for under 16s based on 5Rights principles 

In line with the requirements of the Age Appropriate Design Code, Meta’s new privacy settings for teen accounts on Instagram are a sign of promise but more work is needed.
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Bridging the digital divide for children: a global call to action

Later this month, global leaders will gather to sign a Pact for the Future and commit to a new vision to address emerging challenges, including those posed by new and existing technologies. In particular, the Global Digital Compact promises a human-centred digital future for all.
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5Rights Youth Ambassadors: leading global digital change

The 5Rights Youth Ambassadors Programme unites over 200 young leaders from 50+ countries to advocate for a safer, rights-respecting digital world, influencing policy and engaging with global experts.
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Digital world “in need of repair”, children tell us

Children and young people tell us the problems and opportunities of the digital world, with a focus on education technology and online gaming.
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5Rights set to launch youth voice podcast series

We’re launching our youth-led podcast where children & young people will be talking with experts, leaders and decision-makers about the digital world.
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DFC on EdTech and the impact of enforcement action

The joint LSE & 5Rights Digital Futures for Children centre has published Edtech reports on international action and improvements to children’s privacy.