Africa Safer Internet Day 2024 to be held on February 6

This year’s Africa Safer Internet Day is scheduled to be held on February 6.

Child Online Africa, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and other partners made the announcement in a statement.

Themed “Empowering Minds, Protecting Rights: Creating a Safer Digital Africa,” this year’s event according to the organisers “aims to empower everyone especially young people by positioning them to create a Safer Digital Africa through workshops, self-paced courses, community outreach programs among other activities in achieving the goal of the annual celebration.”

Africa Safer Internet Day 2024 will feature insightful discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions led by teachers, industry leads among other subject matter experts in the field of online safety.

“The event will address key issues such as cyberbullying, digital literacy, and the responsible use of technology,” the statement added.

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The organisers asked “sponsors, child protection organizations, and all stakeholders interested in contributing to a safer digital space for Africa’s children and young people,” to support.

The statement urged all to join “the big event on the 6th of February as we collectively work towards “Empowering Minds, Protecting Rights: Creating a Safer Digital Africa” at the forefront of this important initiative.”

Visit the website https://asid.childonlineafrica.org/safer-internet-day2024

For sponsorship opportunities and inquiries, please contact Ms. Asantewaa Oware at asid@childonlineafrica.org  or +233 571 000 001.