
Novice UNICEF: Child Cyber-Protection
Topic Synopsis
The vast majority of children spend large amounts of time on the internet, averaging as much as 5 hours a day. The internet's prominence in their lives makes it even more important to prevent threats to these vulnerable and impressionable children. Many hazards lurk online, including scams, phishing, and explicit content. The unrestricted nature of the internet makes it difficult to prevent children without proper digital literacy from coming into contact with these hazards. As well, the ability to communicate with anyone over the internet can bring children into contact with nefarious characters, whether that be cyberbullies, scammers, or predators, and can lead to immense personal damage. These hazards of the internet must be confronted by delegates in order to ensure future generations can enjoy the benefits of the internet without the avoidable danger.
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