Cyber Peace Initiative - Groups - Action Tools

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Name: Cyber Peace Initiative
Website: http://www.cyberpeaceinitiative.org
Description:
Internet Safety

Partners and collaborators: Childnet

Description:

The Middle East is becoming a dominant regional force in information technology6. In 2006, there were 13 different Internet access providers7 The expansion of the use of the Internet in Egypt, the proliferation of affordable computers and Internet connections, advanced access technology and unregulated cyber-cafes where young people meet, share network information and surf without any parental guidance or technical blocs, has been both a blessing and a curse.

Our youth are exposed to various online dangers often becoming the involuntary recipients of materials that are repulsive or damaging. For instance, over 60% of all Internet sites in 2006 were of a sexual subject matter, many involving abducted and exploited individuals, many of whom are children and youth. The proliferation of Internet sites depicting violence, brutality and crime desensitizes youth to their horrors. This necessitates immediate action to raise awareness among youth about the potential dangers associated with the use of the Internet. Hence our proposal to create a focus group to discuss these issues.

Dangers and risks involved in Internet use:

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