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17 May, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day |
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The purpose of
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD)
is to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of
the Internet and other information and communication
technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies, as well
as of ways to bridge the digital divide.
17 May
marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International
Telegraph Convention and the creation of the International
Telecommunication Union.
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Theme 2010: Better city,
better life with ICTs
WTISD-2010 will be celebrated on 17 May at the
Shanghai World Expo 2010. The WTISD-2010 theme is aligned with that of the World Expo: "Better city, better life", which represents the common wish of all humankind to achieve better living standards in future urban environments. Information and communication technologies (ICT) play a catalysing role in achieving this goal.
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Digital OUTREACH for a better future
(Flyer
- 280Kb)
An ITU publication for WTISD-2010. Launch at
Shanghai World Expo 2010 and WSIS Forum 2010. |
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Theme 2009: Protecting
children in cyberspace
This year, to mark World Telecommunication and Information
Society Day, ITU Council adopted the theme: Protecting
children in cyberspace. The theme of this year’s WTISD
aims at ensuring that children can safely access the Internet
and its valuable resources without fear of falling prey to
unscrupulous predators in cyberspace.
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Child Online Protection (COP)
COP is a
global initiative created by ITU which aims to tackle
cybersecurity holistically. Its key objectives are:
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Identify risks and vulnerabilities to children in
cyberspace;
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Create awareness;
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Develop practical tools to help minimize risk;
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Share knowledge and experience.
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With the support of:
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