[Registration Deadline] Stop Child Abuse in Social Media
HLPF virtual side event: Stop Child Abuse in Social Media
Dear Sisters and Friends,
Please register and join us for this very important side-event at #HLPF2020 on Wednesday, July 15, 1 – 2pm EST! The theme: Stop Child Sexual Abuse in Social Media (OSEC) is one of the most serious cyber-crime and exploitation using technology platforms. IT Private Sector is responsible to stop the exploitation using their social media platforms. Maryknoll Sisters (ECOSOC accredited NGO) is the lead organizer of this event in collaboration with other organizations. In this panel we are joined by PREDA Foundation, a grassroots organization in Pampanga, Philippines to protect children from sexual exploitation; International Justice Missions’ *EndOSEC Center working with international, national and local authorities to catch perpetrators; Maryknoll Sisters Investment Advocacy using investors’ voice to address OSEC with IT companies. From the Technology Sector, Microsoft Digital Safety will share about their contributions to children safety online. We also hope to hear from national governments about their actions.
The event will take a critical analysis of the role of digital technology specifically social media on the proliferation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). We would like to inquire what is being done globally and locally to address this issue. This topic address the interlinkages of SDG 1, 3, 5, and 16.
Moderators:
Marvie L. Misolas, MM, Maryknoll Sisters
Sr. Winifred Doherty, RGS Main NGO Representative to the United Nations Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd
Panel:
Shay Cullen, SC, Preda Foundation
John Tanagho, EndOSEC, International Justice Missions
Cathy Rowan, Maryknoll Sisters Investment Advocate
IT sector representatives
Member state representatives
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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Children’s Rights-NY, please visit childrightsny.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Family-Vienna, please visit viennafamilycommittee.org. For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations, visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development-NY, visit ngosonffd.org.