Saudi Gazette report
GENEVA — The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) unanimously adopted the draft resolution on Child Protection in Cyberspace presented by Saudi Arabia. The resolution was based on the global initiative titled “Child Protection in Cyberspace” (CPC) launched by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva Ambassador Abdulmohsen Majed bin Khothaila presented the resolution at the 59th session of UNHRC in Geneva on Tuesday. The resolution reinforces the objectives of the Crown Prince's important initiative at the international level and translates its vision into practical steps to protect children in cyberspace through support for technical cooperation and capacity building.
The resolution, presented, under Item 10 on cooperation and capacity building, was unanimously adopted by the Council, in cooperation with the core countries: Kuwait, Algeria, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Vietnam.
In his address to the Council, Bin Khothaila emphasized that the digital space has become an essential part of children's lives, providing them with significant opportunities for learning and communication. However, it also opens the door to increasing challenges and risks that require enhanced international cooperation, national capacity building, and technical assistance to support national frameworks for child protection.
The resolution, which received broad support, highlights Saudi Arabia's commitment to strengthening international cooperation to ensure a safe and inclusive digital space for all children around the world, building on its pioneering position and its distinguished initiatives in child protection and cybersecurity. It reflects the key objectives of the Crown Prince's initiative to protect children in cyberspace, including enhancing cooperation, sharing best practices, raising awareness, and developing the skills necessary to ensure a safe digital space for children.
The resolution also emphasizes the importance of exchanging expertise and best practices, and providing technical support according to each country's needs and priorities. This contributes to building sustainable national capacities and enhancing societies' ability to address digital challenges and protect children.
It is noteworthy that the Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in Geneva organized recently an event on enhancing capacity building to protect children in cyberspace as a shared global responsibility. 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).
