Global Digital Compact Policy Brief

The digital world is transforming how children interact, learn, and play, with one in three internet users being under the age of 18. This shift brings both opportunities and risks. While the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) adopted in 1989 set the foundation for children's rights, the rapid expansion of the internet and technology has outpaced protective measures for children in the digital environment.

In this policy brief, World Vision explores the current state of children's safety online, highlighting that existing legislation and frameworks often fail to keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

World Vision's policy brief advocates for updated, globally aligned legislation to ensure children's safety and well-being in the digital world. It calls for collaborative efforts to consult children in designing a digital environment that prioritizes their rights and needs.

Download the full policy brief to learn more about these critical issues and World Vision's recommendations for creating a safer online world for children.