Fostering a humane internet culture, based on respect and tolerance.

VHO - Within the framework of the Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi, a discussion session on the theme "Protecting women and children from harm in cyberspace" took place on the morning of October 26th at the National Convention Center.

Delegates exchange views and discuss at the workshop. Photo: VNA

The discussion attracted participation from representatives of many countries, international organizations, and cybersecurity experts.

The event served as a forum for all parties to reaffirm their global commitment to building a safe, humane, and inclusive cyberspace – where all women and children are respected, protected, and empowered.

Speaking at the seminar, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc emphasized Vietnam's strong determination to protect the most vulnerable groups in the digital age.

"We cannot allow any child to be harmed by technology – something that was created to serve humanity," Deputy Minister Nguyen Tri Thuc affirmed.

According to him, the internet is providing unprecedented opportunities for learning, connecting, and creating for the younger generation. However, alongside these opportunities is a "dark side" containing many risks such as online harassment, bullying, fraud, personal data leaks, and harmful content.

"Seemingly harmless clicks can leave lasting psychological scars on a child. We need to act before it's too late," he added.

To address these challenges, Vietnam has developed a comprehensive legal system, including the Law on Children, the Law on Cybersecurity, the Law on Network Information Security, the Law on Personal Data Protection, along with numerous decrees and national action programs to concretize international commitments.

Strengthen the communication campaign.

During the discussion, Deputy Minister Nguyen Tri Thuc also stated that special attention should be paid to educating and enhancing digital skills for children, parents, and teachers.

Communication campaigns such as "Not Alone – Staying Safe Online Together," "Digital Vaccine," and the "Students and Information Security" competition have contributed to spreading knowledge and shaping a humane internet culture based on respect and tolerance.

Vietnam has also established a network for responding to and protecting children in the online environment and an online child protection club, closely connected with the 111 hotline to receive and quickly handle related cases.

Simultaneously, cybersecurity forces and technology companies are coordinating the implementation of technical measures to prevent and remove harmful content, building a healthy and safe cyberspace.

Not limited to national borders, Vietnam is also strengthening international cooperation with organizations such as INTERPOL and many global partners in training, data sharing, and technology, aiming to effectively prevent cross-border cybercrime.

"We believe that only through solidarity and joint action can the world build a safe, humane, and inclusive cyberspace – where all women and children are respected, protected, and empowered," Deputy Minister Nguyen Tri Thuc emphasized.

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