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In this academic publication, authors Sonia Livingstone and Brian O'Neill investigate the implications of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on technology governance and policy. 2.1 Positioning Children’s Rights Within Debates over Internet Governance Although it is widely held that a more...

This Ted Talk was given by Dr. Sonia Livingstone. It's hard not to fear for our children when we see headlines about Facebook bullies and online blackmail. But Sonia Livingstone argues that we need to balance our reactions, and not necessarily impose more restrictions. Sonia Livingstone is a...

In this Ted Talk, the following questions are addressed: How can parents ensure their children have a healthy relationship with technology? Social psychologist Sonia Livingstone suggests that the key lies in embracing technology alongside children -- and lays out a practical roadmap for how to get...

In this article, author Louise Holly evaluates how children's rights in a digital environment has evolved in recent years and how this evolution has impacted a child's right to health. Introduction The Universal Declaration on Human Rights, adopted in 1948, proclaims that children and childhood are...

In this evaluation report conducted by Young and Well in partnership with UNICEF, the authors evaluate how the lives of youth are being fundamentally transformed by the expansion of technology. The report incorporates opinions of experts, country reports, and youth interviews to underscore its major...

In this academic piece, author Shannon Sorensen explores what the expansion of digital technologies means for the future of children's rights and parental relationships with their children. I. INTRODUCTION Parents who post about their children online are hard pressed to view themselves as a threat...

Have you been spending more time on your phone or laptop? The way we spend our time has been changing as a result of COVID-19. Whether it’s during a lockdown or as we adjust to new norms, it’s likely you’ve been spending more time on your devices. The pandemic may have encouraged more screen-related...