• 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.

Current News

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PROTECTION of children is written in capitals today!

Although the rights of children to protection, provision and participation are all equally important and should not be prioritised over each other, sessions on the second day of the 2025 IGF put a strong focus on child protection.

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PROTECTION of children is written in capitals today!

Although the rights of children to protection, provision and participation are all equally important and should not be prioritised over each other, sessions on the second day of the 2025 IGF put a strong focus on child protection.

One for all – all for one: In the best interest of the child

Day Zero of the IGF 2025 startet with an opening key note by Karianne Tung, Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Norway stating that the Norwegian Government sees the IGF as a key part of the UN role in responsible human centric digital development. The questions addressed in the following five days are «about our lives and our common future», she said, demanding to build »a digital world that works for everyone ».

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One for all – all for one: In the best interest of the child

Day Zero of the IGF 2025 startet with an opening key note by Karianne Tung, Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Norway stating that the Norwegian Government sees the IGF as a key part of the UN role in responsible human centric digital development. The questions addressed in the following five days are «about our lives and our common future», she said, demanding to build »a digital world that works for everyone ».

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