UN impressed with Harrow's safety mousemat

A UN internet body has asked for copies of Harrow Council's anti-bullying mousemat after a young person from the London borough impressed delegates at the International Youth Advisory Congress on internet safety and security, with the borough's work on keeping young people safe online.
 
But while the Harrow mousemats are on their way to the UN headquarters in New York, Harrow Council is also giving away the computer mousemats closer to home.

The mats - each emblazoned with the 10 commandments of safe surfing - are being given away in schools, libraries, internet cafes and youth events across Harrow throughout the holiday period.

The campaign arose after Harrow Council tasked a group of teenagers aged 12 to 16 to come up with their own advice based on their experiences of how technology, such as instant messaging and texting, can be abused.
 
Councillor Christine Bednell, portfolio holder for schools and children's development at Harrow Council, said: "We're proud of what our Harrow delegation achieved at the conference on internet safety. By teaching young people how to reduce risk and assist their decision-making in situations of potential danger, we are empowering them for their future."