COVID-19 and Its Implications for Protecting Children Online

Publication language
English
Pages
6
Date published
02 Apr 2020
Type
Tools, guidelines and methodologies
Keywords
Children & youth, Comms, media & information, COVID-19, Education, Protection, Two-way communication
Countries
Global
Use in Humanitarian Programme Cycle
Strategic response planning, Implementation & monitoring
Organisations
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), World Health Organization (WHO)
Link
https://inee.org/resources/covid-19-and-its-implications-protecting-children-online

COVID-19 has prompted widespread school closures and physical distancing measures and made online platforms and communities essential to maintaining a sense of normalcy. Children and their families are turning to digital solutions more than ever to support children’s learning, socialization and play. While digital solutions provide huge opportunities for sustaining and promoting children’s rights, these same tools may also increase children’s exposure to online risks. This technical note sets out some of the key priorities and recommendations on how to mitigate those risks and promote positive online experiences for children.