Saudi Gazette report

GENEVA — The Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in Geneva organized an event on enhancing capacity building to protect children in cyberspace as a shared global responsibility.

This was part of the global initiative titled “Child Protection in Cyberspace” (CPC) launched by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The event was held on the sidelines of the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) and the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF). The CPC initiative aims to provide a safe and empowering environment for children worldwide.

The session, attended by the Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Ambassador Abdulmohsen Majed bin Khothaila, featured participation from the GCF, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the WeProtect Global Alliance.

The session highlighted Saudi Arabia’s pioneering efforts in protecting children in cyberspace through a comprehensive and proactive approach that includes implementing national frameworks, developing educational programs, and enhancing international cooperation in the field. These efforts align with the objectives of Vision 2030, which places investment in human capital at the core of social and economic development.

Meanwhile, the GCF launched a joint project with UNICEF aimed at training and preparing over 5 million parents and caregivers worldwide on best practices to protect children from cyber risks, along with providing specialized technical support to child helpline service providers in 30 countries.

The session concluded with participants emphasizing the importance of building effective partnerships between countries, international organizations, and the private sector to implement comprehensive capacity-building programs and ensure the protection of children in cyberspace.