To keep kids safe online, a first-of-its-kind children's digital wellbeing pact was signed by a number of government agencies, businesses, and social media corporations. The agreement is meant to protect children, from making sure they understand safe browsing practices to shielding them from dangerous content.
Signed during the World Government Summit (WGS) 2025 in Dubai, the UAE Children's Digital Wellbeing Pact aims to safeguard children from cyberbullying and enhance a secure and suitable online environment by limiting their exposure to dangerous content. About 33% of UAE children have reported experiencing cyberbullying, according to a 2019 study.
The agreement would improve oversight of digital content aimed at children and include explicit safeguards against physical and psychological harm. Additionally, it will safeguard children's data and guarantee them safety and privacy in the digital world. This involves encouraging openness through ongoing reporting and assessment systems and concentrates on creating practical plans to lessen the spread of damaging content.
Additionally, the pact would fund educational initiatives and digital literacy programs that teach parents and kids the necessary skills to browse safely. In order to meet the new hazards brought about by technological improvements, it will also facilitate experience sharing and research investment.
Under the agreement, information on cutting-edge technology strategies that help create a safer online space for kids will be shared, such as creating and utilizing efficient tools to confirm a user's age before showing content. It also entails figuring up reporting procedures and incident response systems to deal with new online dangers and handle child-related problems right away. The pact's objective is to create policies that improve kids' digital lives.
