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Hi kids!

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for my   Online Safety  with Sango  course!

Meet Sangophone,

ITU's Child Online Protection Mascot

Hi there, I am Sangophone, but you can call me Sango! I am ITU’s Child Online Protection mascot. I was created by an energetic and motivated group of children and I am here to support you with some tips on how to stay safe online, while you are using your computers, phones, tablets, consoles and any other online device you might have.

 

Click here to learn more about Sango.

Say tuned, stay safe and have fun online!

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Game and App for children

To encourage children to learn how to stay safe online, ITU and partners are offering two innovative complementary products, allowing children and youth to learn through play:

  • Sango's Adventures: discover online safety for younger children

  • AskMe, your online safety friend for teens.

The interactive and playful tools are adapted to different age groups, making learning even more fun.

The Game
Sango's Adventures: discover online safety for younger children

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The game is designed to teach children from 9 to 12 years old, all they need to know about online safety.

 

Through this colorful and engaging experience, you will learn through play in an interactive and fun way.

 

Tell your parents to join us in a world where education and entertainment unite to empower the next generation.

 

The App
AskMe: Your online safety friend (Beta)

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The app is designed to empower young people with the knowledge and skills to safely navigate the online world.

 

With AskMe, learning about internet safety becomes a fun and engaging experience.

 

You will dive into genuine scenarios and discover essential tips on protecting your personal information, recognising fake news, and lots of other topics!

The app is released as beta version. Your feedback is important to us!

 

Courses

Online trainings for children

Online training for children aged 9 to 12 years old is out now! ENROLL HERE

This online, self-paced, interactive course is designed for children aged 9 to 12 years old, for them to gain insight on the various issues related to their rights online, knowledge on child online protection, and access to resources for dealing with critical situations while online. It is designed around three priority areas: Harassment, Privacy and Mis/Dis information.

Online training for children aged 13 to 15 years old is out now! ENROLL HERE

This online, self-paced, interactive course is designed for children aged 13 to 15 years old, for them to gain insight on the various issues related to their rights online, knowledge on child online protection, and access to resources for dealing with critical situations while online. It is designed around three priority areas: Harassment, Privacy and Mis/Dis information.

Online training for children aged 16 to 18 years old is out now! ENROLL HERE

This online, self-paced, interactive course is designed for children aged 16 to 18 years old, for them to gain insight on the various issues related to their rights online, knowledge on child online protection, and access to resources for dealing with critical situations while online. It is designed around three priority areas: Harassment, Privacy and Mis/Dis information.

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Meet Sango

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You should feel empowered to exercise your rights online!


Remember: the Internet is a beautiful opportunity for you to learn and thrive but you need to know a few things first and be aware of your rights to fully enjoy your activities. I am here to help!

 

Read my story...

Read my story

Hello, my name is Sangophone, but you can call me Sango.  

 

I am a Japanese phone. I live in Tokyo in a family of three children – brothers Kiko, who is 4, and Yoko, who is 10, and their big sister Kim, who is 15.

As my use exposes them to all kinds of risks, I decided to be a revolutionary phone that alerts them and helps them fight against the dangers of the internet. And, believe me, I have my work cut out for me every day!

There are many different risks, depending on the age of the children. For example, Kiko watches videos on unsafe web pages, Yoko plays games that do not correspond to his age, and Kim shares photos of herself on social media…

So I thought of several ways to warn them about the risks and protect them from bad online habits.

 

For example, as soon as I am in little Kiko’s hands, I activate the parental control to block all sites that could potentially be unsuitable for his age. I also set my timer to go off after 15 minutes, because too much time online isn’t fun. 

When 8-year old Yoko plays online games, I only allow access to those that are age-appropriate, so that he is does not see things that he feels uncomfortable or unsafe with.  I also ensure Yoko uses pre-registered IDs that do not give any information about his real identity, and I display an alert message that reminds him to always be cautious of the people he plays with online, because one cannot be certain of their true identity. Finally, when his connection lasts too long, I don’t hesitate to put myself on standby to remind him that it would be nice to go out and play with his friends offline. 

As for Kim, I make sure she takes more care on social media platforms. Once I blocked a photo that  a classmate posted of her, which could have been hurting for her, because  the comments were not very nice. Sometimes I ask her if she is really sure  that she wants to post the picture that she just took of herself. Does she really want everyone to see? She now understands that posting something online, is like wearing it on your shirt, showing it to your parents, grandparents or teachers. This is why now she thinks twice before posting something online. 

Finally, for all three children, I put my at-sign headband on my camera to prevent any intrusion into their private life and that of their family!

 

This is how I fight to help my friends!

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Online Safety Episodes with Sango for Kids

Learn more on Online Safety with Sango - an online course for kids, developed in partnership with ENI and Deloitte.

From July onwards, follow our monthly episodes and exciting additional material for you to learn how to stay safe online!

Hi kids! My name is Sangophone, but you can call me Sango, and I am the ITU’s Child Online Protection mascot.

The online world is a fun place to play and learn!

But when you’re online, you also need to be careful of some risks and potential harms for you. My mission is to help you learn how to stay safe online, so you can enjoy everything the online world has to offer all while being safe. 

Follow me on my journey, as I show you step by step how to stay safe online! Every month, I will be releasing a new episode for the Online Safety Course with Sango. See if you can participate in all five classes! 

 

Let’s have fun whilst learning how to stay safe online! 

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Guidelines

Guidelines

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Storybook

The storybook, for children under 9, presents six scenarios with questions for you to think about and answer. Learn about your rights and safety online!

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Play cards

How about a game to see how much you know about staying safe online?

Print the Sango Play Cards and start having fun with your friends!

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Workbook & Teachers Guide

The workbook, for children aged 9-12 years old, contains educational 

activities, which you can complete to learn about your rights online, and also risks to your safety online.

Be supported by an educator!

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Social Media Campaign

The social media campaign for young people aged 13 to 18 years old, helps you learn how to manage risks online, supporting you in a safe and positive online experience.

Test your digital skills knowledge!

The Guidelines help you learn how to manage risks online, while empowering you to exercise your rights online and engage in opportunities that the Internet offers. 

The Child Online Protection Guidelines for children for three different age groups:  

1. Online with Sango – a storybook for children under 9 years old 

2. Work with Sango – a workbook for children age 9-12 and  

3. The Net rules challenge – a social media campaign related to this website for young people age 13-18 years 

Try out our interactive versions of the Child Online Protection Guidelines for children and young people and test your knowledge, get  challenged  and learn more about your  child  rights online!

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Hear Amanda Third

Professorial Research Fellow, Western Sydney University, and Olivia Solari, Legal Officer at Child Rights Connect, giving you an overview of the new 2020 Child Online Protection Guidelines for Children. ITU released the re-thought and re-written Guidelines on Child Online Protection in June 2020.

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