The unveiling of the Child Protection in Cyberspace (CPC) Index at the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) is set to mark a milestone in the global effort to safeguard children online.
Its announcement took place during the Child Protection in Cyberspace (CPC) Summit at the GCF Annual Meeting, co-organised by the Global Cybersecurity Forum Institute, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), UNICEF, WeProtect Global Alliance and the DQ Institute.
The CPC initiative, established by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, underscores a global commitment to promoting the digital well-being of children worldwide.
Dr. Yuhyun Park, Founder of the DQ Institute, emphasised that the launch of the CPC Index represents the first tangible action following the UN General Assembly agreement on the Pact for the Future backed by the Global Digital Compact, which highlighted the importance of child protection in cyberspace.
“The CPC Index will serve as an important tracking and monitoring tool to measure the global progress of the CPC commitment towards creating safer digital spaces for children, in alignment with the 2024 UNGA global agreement,” said Dr.Park.
“This tool is designed to empower countries by offering a comprehensive insight on their current status in child online safety and helping them design targeted national strategies and actions to enhance their national CPC Index performance.”
