• Topic

    Best interests of the child

    The digital environment was not originally designed for children, yet it plays a significant role in children’s lives.

    The dynamic concept of the best interests of the child must be understood appropriate to this specific context.

    In all actions regarding the provision, regulation, design, management and use of the digital environment, the best interests of every child is a primary consideration.

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[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: Sind wir auf dem richtigen Weg, um Kinderrechte bei der Internet Governance zu berücksichtigen?

Are we on the right paths to address children’s issues in Internet Governance?

Debates on Day 2 at the Internet Governance Forum addressed in various way issues of children’s rights to protection, provision and participation.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: Neues CWA 18016 bietet einen praktischen Rahmen für den Schutz und das Wohlbefinden von Kindern im Internet

New CWA 18016 provides a practical framework for children’s protection and well-being online

CEN and CENELEC, together with IEEE (the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) just published a new Workshop Agreement, CWA 18016 Age appropriate digital services framework.

Ansicht: Die Stärkung von Kinderrechten durch den Digital Services Act (DSA): Wege zu Best-Pratice-Ansätzen

Strengthening Children's Rights through the Digital Services Act: Pathways to Best Practice Approaches

The purpose of this paper is to constructively follow the implementation of the new Digital Services Act (DSA) from a child rights perspective.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: IGF 2023: Rechte von Kindern und Jugendlichen

IGF 2023: Children’s and young people’s rights

The 18th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting will be hosted by the Government of Japan in Kyoto in a hybrid format from 8 to 12 October 2023. We have put together a list of the sessions that will cover aspects of children and young people growing up in a digital environment.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: Start einer Dunkelfeldstudie zum Kinderschutz

EU consultation on child protection

Until October 20, the European Commission is conducting an online consultation procedure on the development and strengthening of an integrated child protection system.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: UNICEF Jahresbericht 2022

UNICEF 2022 Annual Report

UNICEF published an annual report documenting their work and their achievements in 2022.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: 4. BIK Policy Karte

4. BIK Policy Map

The Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Map was created to compare and exchange knowledge on policy making and implementation in EU Member States on the themes and recommendations of the European Strategy for a Better Internet for Children. The fourth report of the series was released in May 2023.

Ansicht: Aufruf zur Beteiligung am Programm des IGF 2023

IGF 2023 Call for Session Proposals

Stakeholders are invited to submit proposals to organize various types of sessions at the Internet Governance Forum until May 19, 2023 at 23:59 UTC

Ansicht: Kinderrechte stehen im Vordergrund der Einreichungen für das Programm des IGF 2023

Children’s Rights feature prominently in submissions for the IGF 2023 program

Each year, the thematic focus of the IGF is determined by the community in a joint survey. Children’s Rights featured prominently in submissions for the IGF 2023 program

Classification of online risks

This guide sets out good practices by which professionals can respond constructively to the range of online risks of harm encountered by children in Europe.