📸 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The Safer Internet Day Celebration took place at Astoria Plaza Ortigas on February 6, 2025, marking a significant moment for digital safety awareness of children. The event featured a Regional Dialogue of ASEAN Members and the Launch of the Digital Safety Animation. 🌟
The day kicked off with an inspiring speech from Hon. Yanti Kusamawardhani, Chair of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children, who emphasized how online risks mirror offline risks, urging everyone to unite for a safer digital world. 🌏
The event was further enlivened by vibrant multicultural dance performances from child representatives of Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines, showcasing the diversity and unity of our efforts. 💃🏽

The spotlight then shifted to the Z Defenders—youth advocates who shared their powerful messages on digital safety. They reflected on their experiences navigating the online world, highlighting both the positive and negative sides. They bravely spoke about how harmful online experiences impact their rights to protection, freedom of expression, and well-being. Their call to action, “Our Voice, Our Power,” echoed across the room, urging stakeholders to step up and make digital spaces safer. 💻

Key messages of support followed from child protection leaders across the ASEAN region, including:
• Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, Vice Chair, Council Working Group on Child Online Protection International Telecommunications Union and Undersecretary, Department of Information Technology and Communications, Philippines,
• Er. Raj Kumar Maharjan, Director, National Cyber Security Center, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Nepal,
• Mrs. Dr. Ciput Eka Purwanti, S. Si, MA, Assistant Deputy of Special Protection of Children, Ministry of Women Empowerment & Child Protection, Indonesia,
• Usec. Angelo Tapales, Executive Director, Council for the Welfare of Children, Philippines,
• Atty. Sean Litton, President, Technology Coalition, Social Media Platform Response, and
• Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, UN Special Representative on Violence Against Children

To close the program, Ms. Telay Echano, Director of Kinder not Hilfe Philippines, shared a message discussing the importance of collaboration in protecting our children online. 💙

𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚, 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚!
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