The Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) participated as a co-sponsor in a side event held during the 62nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, titled:

“Protecting Children from Emerging Forms of Harm in the Digital Era.”

Jointly organized by the Permanent Mission of Egypt to the United Nations in Geneva and Family Watch International, the event explored emerging digital risks facing children while highlighting the importance of prevention, parental rights and responsibilities, and the role of families, communities, and national institutions in protecting children’s wellbeing

Key Themes Include :

• Protecting children from emerging digital harms.
• Prevention and family-centered child protection.
• Parents’ rights and responsibilities in the digital age.
• Strengthening cooperation among families, communities, and institutions.

Session Moderator

• Mrs. Annie Franklin – Vice President of International Activities, Family Watch International.

Speakers

• Ambassador Alaa Hegazy – Permanent Representative of Egypt to the UN in Geneva..
• Ms. Suraya Ahmad Pauzi – Deputy Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the UN in Geneva.
• Dr. Sharifa Al Emadi – Executive Director, Doha International Family Institute (DIFI).
• Ms. Reem Alsalem – UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls.
• Dr. Amb. Mahy Hassan Abdellatif – Vice Chairperson, Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the OIC.
• Mr. Hafid El Hachimi – Director of UN Policy, Family Watch International.
• Mr. Ünsal Osman Açıkgöz – Deputy Director General of Child Services, Ministry of Family and Social Services, Republic of Türkiye.