Age assurance must not result in exclusions

On the last day of the European Dialogue on Internet Regulation, the focus was on age verification. During the main event, The Age Verification…

Preventing discrimination and protecting data

On the second day of the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) conference in Strasbourg, France, the focus was on the links between artificial intelligence and discrimination, and the impact of neurotechnologies on privacy.

Promoting innovation and trust through regulation

The European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) was launched in Strasbourg, France, on Monday 12 May. Under the motto "Safeguarding human rights by balancing regulation and innovation", more than 700 representatives from politics, business, civil society, science and technology will discuss current internet developments in a hybrid process until Wednesday 14 May.

#MyFriendToo: Support for friends of young people who have experienced sexualised violence

 Research shows that when children experience sexual abuse, the first people they turn to are often not adults, but their friends. Nina…

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EuroDIG: Human Rights in the Spotlight

The upcoming European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) will take place in Strasbourg, France, from 12 to 14 May. Under the overarching theme ‘Safeguarding human rights by balancing regulation and innovation’, representatives of politics, private sector, civil society, academia and technical community will come together to discuss current developments and network. The hybrid event is being hosted by the Council of Europe in cooperation with the Luxembourg Presidency. Registration for participation is still possible until 6 May.

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Sexualised abuse: Study deemed EC proposal admissible

The study ‘Balancing the right to privacy with the children's right to protection from online sexual exploitation’ by terre des hommes Netherlands fin…

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Next Generation Age Verification!?

One year after the first Global Age Assurance Standards Summit, the crowd has gathered again for three days – this time in Amsterdam – to discuss…

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Considering children's rights in the design of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds

On 31 March and 1 April, European Commission (EC) organized the Global Multistakeholder High-Level Conference on Governance of Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds in the framework of the Polish Presidency of the Council.

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Become a member of the EU Children’s Participation Plattform and strengthen the participation of children!

The EU Platform for Child Participation, launched by the Commission in 2022, is open to all European children and young people under the age of 18 who are participants in a member organisation. Read on to find out how you can become a member of the Platform for Child Participation and get more involved in (digital) children's and youth issues.

Considering children's rights in the domain name system

Over the past few days, the multi-stakeholder community has been discussing current issues relating to the further development and shaping of the Domain Name System at the ICANN 82 Community Forum in Seattle (USA).

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ICANN wants to develop human rights impact assessment

The multi-stakeholder community is meeting in Seattle (USA) at the ICANN 82 Community Forum to discuss current issues and developments to secure and further develop the Internet.

Young and social media savvy - new findings on media use among Europeans

Under the title “Media consumption habits of young people in Europe” the media habits of young people were discussed, delving into the implication of these habits for the competitiveness of the EU audiovisual industry, as well as the outlook for cultural diversity in European media.

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