Building the digital world that young people deserve
5Rights is at the forefront of delivering practical change for children so they can access the digital world knowledgeably, creatively and fearlessly.
The problem
Digital products and services curate almost all aspects of children’s lives, but they are designed for profit, not children’s wellbeing. Today, one in two under 18s struggles with addiction to digital devices; harassment, eating disorders, suicide and online sexual abuse are soaring.
“The more time you use social media the more addicted you are and there is no control over it.”
Sarah, 13
“I believe that when young people collate all their ideas, something amazing can happen”
Alejandro, 12
The solution
Children’s rights and needs must be at the heart of digital design and development. Tech companies must be held accountable for ensuring their products and services cater for children and young people by design and default.
Our impact
Working for and with young people, 5Rights has successfully set the agenda, delivered the evidence, shaped the needed policy, legislation and technical tools, and worked with companies to demonstrate that redesigning services for children is possible, profitable and can benefit all.
“I imagine that the digital world in the 22nd century will be advanced, brilliant and safe for all children to use effectively and creatively”
Aisha, 16
The digital world was not designed for children. But it can be. Take action with us today for a better tomorrow.
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UK’s regulator Ofcom launches the country’s first Children’s Online Safety Code
The launch of the first Code marks a significant development in creating a safe digital environment for children, but, it’s not job done.
Canadian elections: a defining moment to hold tech accountable for children’s rights
Next Monday, Canadians will be heading to the polling station, setting the course for the future of Canadian children’s rights in the digital world.
Virtual launch of the Children & AI Design Code
5Rights and the Digital Futures for Children centre are inviting the global community to speak with leading voices in digital governance alongside experts behind the Code.
What happens once you know it’s a child? Rethinking age assurance for a rights-respecting digital world
Age assurance should recognise and empower children online, not exclude them. Done right, it can be a building block to create safe, age-appropriate digital spaces, grounded in children’s rights.