Digital safety of the younger generation takes center stage

As part of the Third Uzbekistan – Russia Media Forum, a seminar on “Information security in cyberspace and child protection” was held to address pressing challenges of the digital age, ways to counter online threats and measures to ensure the safety of minors in the digital environment.

Participants discussed the growing influence of the digital environment on younger generations, how adolescents are drawn into destructive online communities, the risks associated with the spread of illegal content, and the role of the government, families and the media in creating a safe digital environment. Particular attention was paid to promoting media literacy, fostering a culture of digital responsibility and strengthening international cooperation in combating emerging cyber threats.

Kamola Sobirova, Advisor to the Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, emphasized that protecting children in cyberspace requires a comprehensive approach and cannot be limited to forum discussions.

Ksenia Tulaeva, Director of Kribrum JSC, highlighted a less obvious but equally dangerous aspect of digital threats: the gradual recruitment of adolescents into destructive activities through seemingly harmless online content and interactions.

As the digital environment becomes an integral part of young people’s daily lives, ensuring children’s online safety must be a shared responsibility and a key priority in safeguarding their well-being.

Aziza Alimova, photos by Farhod Abdurasulov, UzA