Macron & Ghebreyesus: The world must work together to secure children from digital threats
Digital technologies profoundly impact childhood, offering benefits but also posing grave risks to young minds. Protecting children online is a global public-health imperative, leading governments worldwide to implement age restrictions and safety measures. The text details concerns such as mental health issues, harmful content exposure, and commercial designs maximizing engagement over safety. It calls for a balanced approach, demanding regulation, transparency, age-appropriate design, and broad collaboration across governments, industry, and civil society. Independent research and youth involvement are essential to create digital environments that safeguard children's health and well-being for generations to come.
LiveMint · Emmanuel Macron, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus · Jul 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM