ISOC Rwanda Chapter to host Rwanda Safer Internet Forum

By The Inspirer Writer.

Kigali, on June 30, 2023, Internet Society Rwanda Chapter will host Rwanda Safer Internet Forum (RWSIF) to engage the Rwandan community in the discussions related to child online safety and to raise awareness on the importance of both a safer and better Internet for children and the youth.

The forum will also provide an open space for children and the youth to express their perception about the Internet and new technologies, what it means to them and its influence in their lives.

At least 200 participants including various dignitaries from different concerned institutions including the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT),the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF), Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), Ministry of Youth (MINIYOUTH), National Children Development Agency (NCDA), Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), Rwanda Utility and Regulatory Authority (RURA), National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA), Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) and Rwanda National Police (RNP), just to name few, are expected to participate to the forum.

The forum is a good opportunity for policy makers, researchers, law enforcement bodies, youth, parents, teachers, Civil Society, tech community representatives, experts and other relevant actors to embark on the role of internet and its safe use for young generation.

The outcomes of the forum will further collaboration among key stakeholders to ensure a secure and trustworthy internet for Children, where every actor will understand the Internet as an infrastructure and public utility as opposed to the Internet as a consumable piece of online content.

The role of the parent in child online safety, measures and its sustainability is also very critical and paramount.

“The Internet provides opportunities for social and economic transformations that benefit all sections of Rwanda’s society, including children. As the Internet is increasingly becoming part of today’s culture, especially for children and the youth, for whom schoolwork, online gaming, and social networking are among the most popular activities, there is a need for the community to be prepared for eminent risks and dangers associated with its usage.” Says Emmanuel MFITUMUKIZA, ISOC Rwanda Chairperson.

Rwanda Safer Internet Forum is a key multi-stakeholder annual conference where all actors come together to discuss the latest trends, opportunities, risks and solutions related to child online safety and what can be done by the broader community to ensure a secure and trustworthy Internet for everyone.

About Internet Society Rwanda Chapter

Internet Society (ISOC) Rwanda Chapter is a non-governmental organization incorporated under laws of Rwanda to support and promote the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people’s lives and a force for good in society.

ISOC is a global nonprofit organization with chapters in more than 100 countries empowering people to keep the Internet a force for good: open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy.

For more details about the event, please contact: Jules NIZEYIMANA

ISOC Rwanda Vice Chair

Tel:0788710660

E-mail: julesni@internetsociety.rw