WSIS Forum 2023: Leveraging the power of sports for children’s online safety

The 60-minute high-level political dialogue will provide an invaluable opportunity for policymakers to explore new ways to engage and reach their communities and audiences around child protection online.

Led by a representative from the sports environment active in the field of children’s rights, the objective of this session is to allow a tailored conversation on national or global efforts related to child online protection and sports among policymakers leading in the fields of ICTs to examine innovative approaches to leverage on the power of sports to increase children’s online safety knowledge and skills. The dialogue aims to provide a platform for meaningful discussions and the exchange of ideas on how to address the challenges faced by children in the digital world.

The event will provide a unique opportunity to demonstrate the importance of collaboration and partnership between policymakers, sports organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure online safety of children. Ultimately, the objective of the event is to inspire action and foster positive change in the digital world, ensuring that children have a safe and secure environment to play, learn and grow.