ARBoris Radanović, Head of Engagements and Partnerships at SWGfL, recently participated in the 18th International Conference "Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online," the largest regular event in Poland dedicated to safeguarding children in the digital era. The conference gathered international experts to tackle the growing online risks facing children and young people, such as exploitation, cyberbullying, and exposure to harmful content.
Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online
The International Conference "Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online" is an annual event hosted by the Polish Safer Internet Centre (PCPSI), which is formed of NASK National Research Institute and Empowering Children Foundation dedicated to addressing the challenges and risks that children and young people face in the digital world.
As the largest event of its kind in Poland, it brings together international experts, policymakers, educators, and organizations to discuss issues such as online exploitation, cyberbullying, and exposure to harmful content. The conference serves as a platform for sharing best practices, innovative tools, and strategies aimed at creating a safer internet environment. It fosters collaboration between stakeholders to ensure the protection of vulnerable groups and promote digital well-being for young people.
Tech Driven Solutions To Protect Users Online
During his session, Boris highlighted the importance of focusing on vulnerable groups—those most at risk of online harm. He stressed the need to identify who falls into these categories, how they behave online, and what tailored resources they require for protection. Vulnerable groups include not only children but also marginalised individuals, those with disabilities, and others disproportionately exposed to digital dangers.
Boris showcased tools and resources to better support these at-risk groups, focusing on key initiatives like StopNCII.org, which prevents the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, and Take It Down, a platform for under 18s that removes nude content. These tech driven solutions are part of the broader global mission to create a safer digital environment for the most vulnerable.
A key theme of his presentation was collaboration, as Boris called for stronger partnerships between tech companies, policymakers, and safety organisations to develop effective solutions for online protection. He emphasized the need for continuous innovation to address the evolving challenges of the digital world, ensuring that children and young people experience a safer internet going forwards.
The 18th International Conference on "Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online" remains a critical platform to promote international dialogue and action towards online safety. Boris’s participation ensured that SWGfL's expertise and insights contributed to this vital global conversation on protecting children in digital spaces.
