How Roblox’s new safety features for under-13s support young players and creators and parents. Roblox is incredibly popular with over 70 million daily young users playing worldwide, it combines creativity, social interaction, and gaming in one platform. Youth/young people can explore different virtual worlds, build their own games, and join other players in unique and […]
Nairobi, Kenya – November 4, 2024 – In an exciting move toward building a secure, responsible, and digitally literate online environment for Kenyan internet users, the Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC) and Eveminet Communication Solutions Limited have formalised a strategic partnership. Through a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two organisations aim to create […]
Building a Safer Digital World for Our Children: Our Collaborative Approach The world is more interconnected now than ever before. However, even in this interconnectedness, there is a need for a sense of direction to ensure a sense of community and togetherness toward a common goal – the betterment of each and every one of […]
Safer Together Launch On October 25, 2023, the stakeholder engagement and Phase Two announcement occurred at Woodcreek School in Kiambu. This event convened various stakeholders for the TikTok Online Safety initiative’s second phase in Kenya, building on the success of Phase One. The primary goal was to extend the accomplishments of the prior phase and […]
Africa Day is a celebration of the continent’s vibrant spirit, its diverse cultures reaching back millennia, and the boundless potential of its people, especially its youth. This year’s theme, “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century,” places a spotlight on the importance of preparing the next generation to thrive in a digital world. In […]
In a recent development, WhatsApp has announced through an update its decision to lower the minimum age requirement for users across Europe and the UK from 16 to 13, aiming to ensure a consistent minimum age requirement globally. This move has sparked discussions on how it impacts child online protection and digital citizenship, particularly on […]
Imagine a bustling highway, not governed by stop lights and traffic rules, but by each driver’s internal compass. Sounds chaotic, right? That’s the crux of self-regulation, navigating our actions based on internal guidance rather than external constraints. But just like that highway analogy, trust and safety hang precariously in the balance. So, what does self-regulation […]
Parenting today isn’t a stroll in the park; it’s a digital adventure! Eveminet understands this, recognising that equipping ourselves with the right tools and knowledge is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of our children in this ever-evolving ecosystem. ???? Digital Playground: Where Online Safety Matters As our children grow up in the […]
A significant step forward for the Trust and Safety community! In the news today: Omegle: Popular video chat website shut after abuse claims In part Mr Brooks said “There can be no honest accounting of Omegle without acknowledging that some people misused it, including to commit unspeakably heinous crimes.” https://www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc.com/news/business-67364634.amp The popular video chat […]
Navigating the Digital Landscape with Online Safety as Your Guide In the vast expanse of the digital world, where the internet has become an indispensable tool for communication, education, and entertainment, it’s crucial to remember that this uncharted territory also presents a myriad of challenges. Just as a compass guides travellers through uncharted lands, online […]
