How can we come together to uplift digital safety and to create a safer cyberspace for all?
How can we come together to uplift digital safety and to create a safer cyberspace for all?
While the online space has allowed us to connect with our friends and like-minded peers, it also exposes us to cyber dangers. In particular, there have been more cases of sexual grooming and harassment facilitated through digital means and non-consensual publication and circulation of sexually explicit images.
The National Youth Council (NYC) and the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) organised a youth conversation to understand youth insights on online harms. The dialogue seeks to identify specific areas where digital safety can be improved and obtain recommendations to enhance public education and improve victim support.
Conversation on Online Harms (9 July 2021)
The conversation on online harms was held on 9 July 2021 via Zoom, involving youths from various Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and the following Political Office Holders:
Here are the key insights of the conversation raised by the participants:
Online harms have become more pervasive
Victims are reluctant to seek help due to several reasons
Online harms have significant effects on victims’ mental health
A combination of individual, systematic and community efforts is needed to collectively promote a safer and more responsible Internet
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