One in five boys and one in seven girls between 12 and 16 years old are involved in some case of cyberbullying. In addition, 42.6% of the girls have claimed to have been victims of some type of violence or sexual harassment on the Internet, compared to 35.9% of the boys.
These are some of the alarming figures included in the UNICEF report 'The children of the digital divide in Spain', presented within the campaign of the organization # 2entuclase. With the motto "Don't shut up, don't be an accomplice" tries to promote a change of attitude among the youngest and encourage them to "Do not be afraid to be themselves, and detect and reject harassment".
The campaign matches the International Safe Internet Day and is supported by a video with the actor Miguel Ángel Bernardeu, protagonist of the Netflix series 'Elite', about bullying in social networks.
"Don't shut up, don't be an accomplice"
Image of the UNICEF report: 'Children of the digital divide in Spain' This is the motto of the Unicef Spanish Committee campaign released on the International Safe Internet Day, where a report on harassment in the classrooms has also been submitted, in which it is assured that this situation is favored by the connection with the digital environment of minors and violence on the Internet.
In Babies and moreLess cases of bullying in 2017, although more serious and frequent: raising awareness about this terrible scourgeIn this report, the NGO analyzes the opportunities and risks of the internet and deepens the most vulnerable groups in our country, children and adolescents.
"Online risks are the most underlining and alarming element when addressing the relationship between children and social networks and the Internet. Cyberbullying, sexting, access to content that is not suitable for minors, excessive use, lack of privacy, misuse of personal data, etc ... All of them are risks that greatly concern ".
Those are some of the UNICEF conclusions, which adds:
"A new regulatory framework is needed to regulate the internet, and a greater boost to protocols and strategies for prevention and action in cases of violence. The report also includes a series of recommendations to technology companies, public institutions, families and educators, and the children themselves. "
In Babies and more One of every four cases of bullying is cyberbullying: parents, let's wake up!The # 2entuclase campaign is starring the actor Miguel Bernardeau, youth reference, who through a video throws the message to young people that “We can end the harassment in the networks. We can stop the insults. We can respect Don't shut up, don't be an accomplice. You can stop it. ”
Are you also impressed by what happens when @miguel_bernardeau hangs a photo on your Instagram account # 2entuclase
The most persecuted groups
According to the UNICEF report 'Children of the digital divide in Spain', girls continue to be more attacked: 42.6% of the girls claimed to have been victims of some type of violence or sexual harassment online, compared to 35.9% of the boys.
Children who belong to traditionally victimized groups such as those in the Roma community, migrant children, children with disabilities, or LGTBI students are also more vulnerable.
In fact, the report 'Hate Crimes in Spain 2016' indicates that 262 cases were registered due to disability and the study 'Cyberbullying LGTB_phobic' shows that 15% of LGTBI students suffer from cyberbullying due to their sexual orientation.
“It is key that we put emphasis on the management of coexistence in the school environment. That we educate children and adolescents in diversity, privacy, security and civic values. ”
This is what Maite Pacheco, director of Childhood Awareness and Policies of Unicef Spanish Committee says. And add the importance of this campaign because:
“It is important that young people feel supported, safe and able to identify and reject harassment, support their peers, or ask for adequate help, if they need it”
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