Global cooperation for a better and safer internet for children

Parents and teachers must always control what the children watch on the internet

The fresh amazing discovery of ICT facilities, including the internet and television, has brought comfort, happiness to our homes and facilitated the development of education, communication, and business sectors throughout the whole world.  

Unfortunately, the pollution of the internet has brought misery, mishaps, abuse, trafficking, and sexual predators lurking around the internet and putting the lives of children in danger.

To make the internet a safe place for children, Microsoft, Disney Club Penguin Company, The Walt Disney Company Europe, Middle East, and Africa, under the platform of Forum Europe, co-organized a day conference on November 12, 2013, at the Renaissance Hotel in Brussels.

It was an event to discuss and address risks faced online by children in both Europe, developed and developing countries, with solutions and strategies to help children and young adults safe when on the internet.

Round the table for discussion were distinguished professionals who have experience in child issues. Among them was Mr. David Miles, Director of EMEA. Family online Institute, Mr. Robert Madelin, Director General for DG Connect, European Commission, gave the keynote presentation. 

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