One in three internet users worldwide is a child. Eighty-three percent of parents worry about their children’s screen time, and two-thirds admit they struggle with their own. Against this backdrop, UNESCO held an online press briefing on Tuesday to preview a major new guide which they hope will help parents navigate the risks of children’s digital lives — from cyberbullying and harmful content to the emerging frontier of artificial intelligence.
The 120-page guide, developed in partnership with the French Centre for Media and Information Literacy (CLEMI), will be released officially on Monday, 22 June at 9:00 a.m. Central European time, when it will be made available on UNESCO’s website. It will be published in French, English, and Spanish, with Arabic and other translations still Under discussion.
Bans Alone Cannot Protect
The press briefing’s main message was that social media bans alone cannot protect children.
The briefing was given by Mariya Gabriel, UNESCO’s Assistant Director General of Communications and Information; Adeline Hulin, UNESCO’s lead specialist in media information literacy; and Virginie Sassoon, Assistant Director at CLEMI
