Speak Up! Episode 13: Solutions for a Safer Internet

Safer Internet Day is a vital global awareness day as the internet and social media has become more integrated into our daily lives. This day highlights the need to protect children and others be safe online as well as build a healthy relationship with digital media usage. 

In this episode of Speak Up by Smiley Movement, we speak to leading voices on child online safety and campaigners passionate about the relationship between children and the internet. The discussion features discussions about online safety, community solutions, and the importance of open dialogue. Our expert speakers bring unique perspectives to the table:

• Adele Zeynep Walton, an online safety campaigner, journalist, and author of Logging Off: The Human Cost of Our Digital World, offers insights into the deeper human impacts of our digital lives.
• Angela Munoz Aroca, Senior Campaigns and Communications Officer at the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), one of the key organizers of Safer Internet Day in the UK, shares the foundation's pivotal role in making the internet safer.
• Guy Copitch, Head of Campaigns at Internet Matters, a nonprofit focused on guiding parents and professionals in navigating child internet safety and combating online scams, discusses practical solutions for safer online experiences.

Watch the full episode on YouTube below:

Charity Check-in

At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article. 

Internet Matters. This UK-based charity focused on supporting parents and professionals in safeguarding children online, offering resources and advice to help protect young people from digital risks. Find out more.

Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is a UK charity that tackles online child sexual abuse imagery, working to remove harmful content from the internet and promote a safer online environment for all users. Learn more here. 

Childnet International. This charity works to make the internet a safer place for children and young people through resources, education, and support. Support them here.

This article aligns with the UN SDG Good Health And Wellbeing, Reduced Inequalities.