Praesidio Safeguarding

Our Director Helen King was delighted to speak today on the innovation and future risks panel of the 2024 WeProtect Global Alliance Global Summit. Helen talked about how meaningful prevention activity benefits from finding innovative and relevant ways to connect and land messaging with children who are vulnerable. Helen shared our approach of listening to children and youth to understand their needs and challenges online with a view to co-creating a range of solutions and responses. Helen talked about our work in Ghana - where children told us that they needed information about online safety from online sources. This led us to support the creation of safety campaigns and resources that were shared with popular local creators and viewed over 3 million times.

Helen King and Liz Curtis enjoyed facilitating the #ageassurance workshop this afternoon at the WeProtect Global Alliance summit. Great panel members Chloe Setter Liz Thomas Michael Tunks Natascha Gerlach CIPP/E Really inspiring to hear such interesting engagement, insights, and perspectives from delegates in the room, representing a range of sectors and global regions.

Helen King and Liz Curtis are delighted to be in Abu Dhabi this week for the WeProtect Global Alliance global summit. They are excited to be facilitating a session on #ageassurance on Wednesday as well as talking about “innovations and responding to future risks” on Thursday. You can watch the summit online by registering at www.weprotect.org #weprotectglobalsummit #childsafety #endchildabuse #focusonthefuture

Our Director Dr Zoe Hilton enjoyed speaking at the BIK 2024 conference in Brussels last week to share our learning on self-generated images https://lnkd.in/eHRW84Bx. A fantastic conference that brilliantly integrated and elevated youth voices. Great to see and catch up with colleagues too Andy Burrows, Charlotte Aynsley, Karl Hopwood, Annie Mullins OBE

We’re thrilled to have launched the second year of the TikTok Youth Council! This year, the council has expanded to include even more young people from a wider range of countries, providing deeper insights into the lives and experiences of young people on TikTok. The TikTok Youth Council was the first global youth council created by a major tech company, and we’re incredibly proud to have played a role in establishing and facilitating it. The council provides TikTok with a unique opportunity to connect directly with young people who use the platform, helping us understand their experiences and work together to explore ways to improve their time on TikTok. In September, TikTok re-launched the Teen Safety Centre—a fantastic example of the work done in collaboration with the youth council. This showcases how valuable it is to engage with young people to shape meaningful, impactful changes. https://lnkd.in/ehGpUmUe

Last week, Praesidio Safeguarding had the privilege of visiting Ghana to engage directly with parents, teachers, children & those who work to protect them. We ran focus groups and meetings which aimed to uncover knowledge gaps around online CSE and understand how we can better protect vulnerable communities in the digital space and work well in collaboration with local partners. We were also joined by Childlight - Global Child Safety Institute and Lantern Rescue Foundation in meetings with local NGOs and police & Law Enforcement to explore their roles in minimising the spread of Online CSAM and how young people can be supported and report without fear. These collaborative discussions provided valuable insights into how various stakeholders contribute to protecting children online and the challenges they face in doing so. We look forward to sharing more of our insights and the work we are doing in West Africa soon!

Last week, we had the pleasure of being invited to INTERPOL, Lyon to attend a roundtable event with other agencies and organisations working to tackle child sexual exploitation around the world. This event was a great opportunity to hear updates on the range of work that is being conducted but also to explore future collaboration opportunities, especially with regards to our current work in West Africa. The discussions around the table were a stark reminder as to the scale of this issue, whilst at the same time humbling to hear of all of the excellent and innovative work that is taking place in this space. We left Lyon feeling empowered, with a better understanding of how the work we do at Praesidio fits into the wider global effort to help tackle child sexual exploitation. By working together, we are hopeful to have a greater impact in both preventing and reducing incidents of child sexual exploitation globally.

🔊 **Exciting Opportunity for Young Voices in Wales!** 🔊   ‼️DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING!‼️   Are you aged **13-16** and passionate about online safety and digital issues? Do you want to help shape the future of online safety in Wales?   The **Welsh Government Keeping Safe Online Youth Group** is looking for young people just like you to join us and have your say! This is your chance to work with other young people to make a real difference in ensuring the internet is a safer space for everyone.   As a member of the Youth Group, you'll: ✨ Share your thoughts on online safety and digital wellbeing ✨ Help influence the Welsh Government's online content and online education resources ✨ Gain valuable experience working on important issues   Don't miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and help build a safer online community for young digital users!   Interested?   Apply today and be a part of something impactful.   Click the link below or use the QR code to apply!   📅 **Deadline for applications: 5pm on 27th September 2024**   English Application Form: https://lnkd.in/eYtM4BBH Welsh Application Form: https://lnkd.in/e4NfFaH2   #KeepingSafeOnline #WelshGovernment #YouthOpportunity #OnlineSafety #DigitalWellbeing #YouthVoices #MakeAChange

 📣 TikTok Youth Council 2025 - Call for Applicants 📣 We are delighted to announce that we will be continuing our work with TikTok, facilitating their global youth council for 2025. We would love for our LinkedIn friends and colleagues with a youth network to share the below call for applicants with those who might be interested in this unique opportunity.   🌟 Calling All Young Visionaries 🌟 Are you a passionate and innovative young leader aged 14-19? Do you want to make a global impact and help shape the future of social media? Are you a keen TikTok user? Then we want to hear from you. TikTok is now welcoming applications for the TikTok Youth Council 2025. 👀 We’re looking for dynamic individuals from all around the world who are eager to voice their ideas, co-create solutions and drive positive change. Whether you're an advocate for social issues, a tech enthusiast, or a creative thinker, this is your chance to make a difference on a global stage!   ❓ Who Can Apply? Young people aged 14-19 Those passionate about social media and its impact on young people Creative thinkers with a vision for the future  ❓ Why join? Collaborate with like-minded peers worldwide Influence TikTok’s policies and products Gain valuable experience and advocacy skills  📅 Submit 🖇  this online application: https://lnkd.in/ecDAmRYX 🖇  by Friday 11th October 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something BIG! Apply now and let your voice be heard 🎉 🌍 🌟    

We are excited to announce that we’ve been commissioned by the Welsh Government to establish their Keeping Safe Online Youth Group for the academic year 2024/25. This is an incredible opportunity for the children and young people of Wales to have their voices heard regarding online safety and other digital issues. Members will meet throughout the next academic year to share their thoughts, experiences and insights directly with the Welsh Government. We are looking to find 15 children and young people – aged 13-16 – from across Wales to join the Keeping Safe Online Youth Group. Links for the Welsh and English application form are below. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 27th of September 2024 Welsh: https://lnkd.in/ehvw8ZCY English: https://lnkd.in/eHfkvzEf