IN LINE WITH
THE Safer Internet Day CELEBRATION under the
connected theme of "Create, connect and share respect: A
better internet starts with you”, Facebook ON tuesday announced a number of partnerships
across Africa with over 20 non-governmental
organisations and government agencies –
IN A PRESS
STATEMENT MADE AVAILABLE TO LOB, THESE PARTNERSHIPS aim AT raising awareness of emerging
online issues and helping to explore ways to make the internet safer for all, includES a
specially created family-friendly animation which
directs viewers to the Parent Portal in
the Facebook Safety Centre,.
parents and caregivers can access a variety of
information and tips on how to discuss issues of online safety with teens,
developed in partnership with safety experts from around the world.
Some of these
resources include:
·
The Facebook
Safety Centre mobile friendly and available in over 50
languages, including step-by-step instructional videos
·
The Parent
Portal
·
Local
resources for parents, teachers and caregiveERS
· Bullying
Prevention Hub with advice for teens, parents and educators looking for support and help for issues related to
bullying -
·
Practical
advice in Online Wellbeing -
·
Tools on how
to control user experience .
Commenting on
Facebook’s work as part of Safer Internet Day, Akua Gyekye, Public Policy
Manager Facebook, Africa said: “Every day, millions of people across
Africa come to Facebook to talk about their special moments and to stay
connected with the people they care about. We recognize the important role we
play in creating a better and safer online community for all, with this year’s
growing partnerships across the continent further demonstrating our ongoing
commitment to supporting organisations that raise awareness on these important
issues.”
This year in
Africa, Facebook is working with partners such as: Rudi
International, Internet Society - Uganda Chapter,Watoto
Watch in Kenya, Malawi Internet Governance Forum,
Women’s
Technology Empowerment Centre in Nigeria, South
Africa’s Film and Publication Board, JOXAfrica Association in Senegal, Tech
Women Zimbabwe, as well as the J Initiative in Ghana to address the
needs and ongoing education of various communities.
Safer
Internet Day is celebrated in over 100 countries and coordinated by the joint
Insafe/INHOPE network, with the support of the European Commission, and
national Safer Internet Centres globally. SID calls upon young people, parents,
carers, teachers, social workers, law enforcement agencies, companies and
policymakers to join together in helping to create a better internet.
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