The internet provides young people with many valuable opportunities to learn far beyond the experiences of their daily lives. However, it is crucial that, while doing so, the dangers associated with visiting inappropriate sites and interacting with strangers online are well managed.
In July, the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre will launch the first International Youth Advisory Congress, inviting 200 young people to meet with representatives from government, the police, child protection communities and the online and mobile phone industries. Young people will be invited to discuss online safety and security and contribute to the development of a roadmap for industry, government, law enforcement and education sectors that will be presented to the UN as part of the 2008 Resolution of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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