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Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia highlights global leadership in protecting children in cyberspace
Saudi Gazette report GENEVA — The Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in Geneva organized an event on enhancing capacity building to protect children in cyberspace as a shared global responsibility. This was part of the global initiative titled 'Child Protection in Cyberspace' (CPC) launched by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The event was held on the sidelines of the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) and the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF). The CPC initiative aims to provide a safe and empowering environment for children worldwide. The session, attended by the Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Ambassador Abdulmohsen Majed bin Khothaila, featured participation from the GCF, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the WeProtect Global Alliance. The session highlighted Saudi Arabia's pioneering efforts in protecting children in cyberspace through a comprehensive and proactive approach that includes implementing national frameworks, developing educational programs, and enhancing international cooperation in the field. These efforts align with the objectives of Vision 2030, which places investment in human capital at the core of social and economic development. Meanwhile, the GCF launched a joint project with UNICEF aimed at training and preparing over 5 million parents and caregivers worldwide on best practices to protect children from cyber risks, along with providing specialized technical support to child helpline service providers in 30 countries. The session concluded with participants emphasizing the importance of building effective partnerships between countries, international organizations, and the private sector to implement comprehensive capacity-building programs and ensure the protection of children in cyberspace.
Saudi Gazette
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia urges stronger global action to protect children in cyberspace at UN
Saudi Gazette report GENEVA — Saudi Arabia has delivered a unified international call for enhanced protection of children in cyberspace during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Speaking on behalf of more than 70 countries, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila, the Kingdom's Permanent Representative to the UN Office and other international organizations in Geneva, emphasized the urgent need for capacity building and international cooperation to safeguard children online. In his statement, Ambassador Khothaila underscored that protecting children in the digital realm is not just a technical concern, but a vital investment in global security and sustainability. The statement noted significant disparities in resources and infrastructure that leave many developing countries ill-equipped to address the growing digital risks facing children. The ambassador urged stronger collaboration between governments and the private sector to establish effective, practical, and sustainable solutions. He also called on the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to provide targeted technical support to countries in need — particularly in developing national legislation, training law enforcement, and implementing secure mechanisms for reporting abuse. The statement concluded by highlighting the shared global responsibility to create a safe digital environment that upholds children's rights and dignity. It also pointed to the Kingdom's leadership in this arena through the recent launch of the Child Protection in Cyberspace (CPC) Global Summit by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman — an initiative aimed at unifying international efforts against online threats to children.
