UN Security Council urges action to shield children from digital threats

The UN Security Council has called on member states to take measures, in line with international law, to protect children from abuses committed, facilitated, or worsened by digital technology. The Council emphasized the need to incorporate the protection, privacy, and data of children into digital policies and initiatives.

The Council urged countries to integrate digital protection into child protection systems and to provide safe reporting channels. It also called for strengthening remote education and digital literacy in conflict zones, training teachers, and offering psychological and social support for children.

The Council requested the collection of best practices and lessons learned regarding the benefits and risks of digital technology for children in conflict situations. It called for greater accountability, investigations into violations, and prosecution of those responsible. The Council also encouraged support for research and partnerships between governments and the private sector to reduce harm and exploitation, with particular attention to risks faced by girls.