ChildSafeNet is dedicated to make the internet safer for children and young people.
Who we are
ChildSafeNet is a non-governmental organization, established with a mission to make the digital technology safer for children and young people. We work to raise awareness on safer use of the Internet and digital devices to protect children and young people from Internet addiction, online sexual abuse and exploitation, cyber-bullying, phishing, gaming addiction and to promote digital literacy. Read more …
What we do
We use innovative and creative approach for protection of children and youth in the digital age. In order to reach focused beneficiary groups, we produce and disseminate awareness and advocacy videos, motion graphics, radio programmes, animations and publications, tailor-made to cater their specific tastes. Read more ,,,
Safer Internet Day
Ms Indra Devi Dhakal, Member-Secretary, National Child Rights Council, distributing a certificate to a student at Genuine Secondary School, Bhaktapur on 6 February 2024
Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people and inspire a national conversation. Globally, this day is celebrated in more than 170 countries. In Nepal, the ChildSafeNet is responsible for managing and promoting Safer Internet Day. ChildSafeNet started the celebration of the Safer Internet Day in Nepal in 2019 as the focal organization.
The day offers the opportunity to highlight the positive uses of technology and to explore the role we all play in helping to create a better and safer online community. It calls upon young people, parents, carers, teachers, social workers, law enforcement, companies, policymakers, and wider, to join together in helping to create a better internet. Get involved to play your part! Read more ...
In 2024, the Safer Internet Day was celebrated on 6 February. The National Child Rights Council (NCRC) and ChildSafeNet organised an online safety infotainment event on 6 February 2024 in Bhaktapur, in collaboration with Genuine Secondary School and WorldLink. Ms Indra Devi Dhakal, Member-Secretary of the NCRC and the chairperson of the SID Coordination Committee Nepal, chaired the programme, hosted by Genuine Secondary School hosted the event in their premises in Bhaktapur. School students performed online safety awareness songs and dances to raise awareness of online safety. They also took part in quizzes and debates on child online safety. Renowned artist Yaman Shrestha performed an online safety awareness song and entertained the crowd with his beautiful songs. Over 800 children and teachers from more than 10 schools were present in the programme. Bhaktapur Municipality ward members (wards 10 and 5), social workers and parents also participated in the programme. Read more
In 2023, the Safer Internet Day was celebrated on 7 February. To promote child online safety, ChildSafeNet conducted awareness events, in collaboration with World Vision International, Child Development Society, Lalitpur Metropolitan City and ChildFund Japan. Likewise, ChildSafeNet provided technical support and resources to civil society organisations, child clubs and youth clubs to conduct online safety awareness programmes. Read more
In 2022, the Safer Internet Day was celebrated on 8 February. ChildSafeNet conducted online safety awareness sessions in different parts of the country, namely, Sunsari, Kabhrepalanchok, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Ramechhap, Nawalparasi, Dang, Surkhet and Doti districts. The awareness activities included online safety quizzes, screening of videos, presentations, discussions and essay competitions. Besides, online safety leaflets and posters were also distributed to children and schools, which were produced by ChildSafeNet in partnership with Terre des Hommes Netherlands. Read more ...
In 2021, the Safer Internet Day was celebrated on 9 February. Observing the Safer Internet Day 2021, ChildSafeNet and UNICEF Nepal published a white paper on protecting children and young people online. The white paper includes a comprehensive assessment on children and young people's internet use, online risks for them and their vulnerability to online abuse and exploitation. The white paper was developed by ChildSafeNet in collaboration with UNICEF Nepal. The white paper also includes review of the policies, plans, response mechanisms and gaps related to protection of children and young people online. Read more ...
In 2020, ChildSafeNet, together with partner organizers, organized a cyber safety awareness event to mark the Safer Internet Day on 11 February at Patan durbar square area, with the slogan, "Together for a Better Internet". ChildSafeNet, a specialized organization working to protect children and young people online is the coordinator and promoter of the Safer Internet Day in Nepal. Read more …
In 2019, the Safer Internet Day was celebrated for the first time in Nepal with ChildSafeNet as the focal organization. Various cyber safety awareness raising events were organized in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Nawalparasi. Please click below on the pictures or buttons for more information and pictures of the events. ChildSafeNet would like to thank all partners and collaborators for promoting safer internet in Nepal. Read more …
ChildSafeNet Annual Report 2023
For ChildSafeNet, 2023 was filled with noteworthy events. We initiated exciting new projects and achieved significant milestones in research, awareness campaigns, advocacy, and training. We scaled up our work in all seven provinces of the country.
Furthermore, our impact extended globally and regionally. Among our endeavours was the commencement of a research study focused on empowering parents in safeguarding children in the digital era. Simultaneously, we delved into a research study on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications on child online protection.
Additionally, we developed a comprehensive situation paper on child online protection. Similarly, we developed five toolkits for enhancing the knowledge and skills of the service providers and duty bearers for the protection of children online. This concise report provides an overview of the strides taken by ChildSafeNet throughout the year 2023. Read more
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News and Updates
Research on Online Intimate Partner Violence against Teens and Young People in Nepal
ChildSafeNet, in partnership with the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), conducted a comprehensive research study on online intimate partner violence (IPV) affecting teens and young people in Nepal.
Using a mixed-method approach, the study engaged 4,501 participants aged 16 to 24 from ten districts across all seven provinces to explore the prevalence, nature, forms, risk factors, protective practices, coping strategies, and institutional accountability associated with technology-facilitated IPV. The research findings provide critical evidence to inform targeted interventions and policy reforms.
Key Findings:
One in four individuals in intimate relationships experienced online IPV.
11% of participants in relationships reported adult-minor relationships, raising concerns about consent and associated vulnerabilities.
Sunsari district recorded the highest prevalence of online IPV at 38%, influenced by rigid gender norms.
Both the 16–17 and 18–24 age groups were equally at risk, although older participants demonstrated better recognition and avoidance of abusive behaviours.
Shorter relationships (lasting less than six months) were associated with a higher prevalence of IPV.
Half of those experiencing IPV faced both online and offline abuse, highlighting the interconnected nature of these forms of violence.
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community were particularly vulnerable due to their reliance on online dating apps to affirm their identities.
ChildSafeNet and TikTok Started Collaboration to Protect Children and Young People Online
ChildSafeNet and TikTok started a collaboration to educate children, parents, and teachers on digital safety. Initially, digital safety training sessions will be conducted in three provinces of Nepal – Bagmati, Gandaki, and Koshi. This collaboration marks an important step towards fostering a safer and more empowering digital environment for Nepal’s youth.
On 22 November 2024, ChildSafeNet, in partnership with TikTok, organised a Digital Safety Workshop for teens and young people in Lalitpur, Nepal, as a part of the collaborative programme. The workshop engaged over 40 enthusiastic participants from 20 schools and colleges, offering a platform for young voices to share their experiences with digital technology and address its benefits and challenges.
During the workshop, participants delved into critical topics, including, cyberbullying, hate speech, misinformation and disinformation, online grooming, exposure to harmful content (sexual and violent), online sexual abuse and exploitation, such as sextortion, non-consensual intimate image abuse, romance scams, and child sexual abuse/exploitation material.
Anil Raghuvanshi, Founder and President of ChildSafeNet, led an interactive session on young people’s relationship with digital technology. Participants gained valuable insights into the community guidelines of TikTok and other popular social media platforms, empowering them to use digital tools more responsibly.
A key highlight of the event was an interactive panel discussion featuring prominent content creators popular among teens and young people. Miss Nepal World 2023, Srichchha Pradhan, fashion designer and content creator, Parakram Rana, and actor/dancer, Angel Rai, shared their digital journeys, addressed challenges like toxic comments, and offered practical strategies to navigate online spaces effectively.
Speaking about the workshop, Raghuvanshi emphasised, “To promote digital safety for children and young people, it is crucial to work not only about and for children and young people, but with them as well. Their voices matter.”
The workshop concluded with participants collaborating to develop tailored recommendations aimed at improving online safety. These recommendations are directed at key stakeholders, including governments, law enforcement agencies, schools, digital platforms, civil society organisations, parents, and young people themselves. ChildSafeNet will refine these recommendations into a formal call to action, ensuring young people’s voices are integral to shaping a safer and more inclusive digital landscape.
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