[huridocs-tech] Council of Europe urges governments to back 'Safer Internet Day' on Tuesday 8 February

Strasbourg, 07.02.2005 - The Deputy Secretary General of the Council of
Europe has called on the organisation's 46 member states to support 'Safer
Internet Day' tomorrow, Tuesday 8 February.

Speaking on the eve of the event " which is a European initiative to
promote a safer Internet for all users, especially young people and
children" Maud de Boer-Buquicchio said:

"Raising awareness and promoting education about the safe use of the
Internet can help protect the fundamental rights of young people and
children, recognised by all 46 member States of the Council of Europe.

"All that glitters is not gold. Alongside its many advantages, the
Internet - which has become a window to the world of information and
knowledge - is also the vehicle of unsolicited mail, fraud, and illicit or
prejudicial content, undermining the very basis of human rights and human
dignity.

"The vulnerability of children using the Internet entitles them to special
attention and protection -- through education and awareness of users, but
also through the criminalisation and prosecution of offences committed via
the Internet".

Safer Internet Day is an annual event conducted by the Internet Safety
Awareness Network (INSAFE) under the patronage of European Commissioner
Viviane Reding. It will be celebrated in 30 countries across Europe and
beyond.(*)

(*) Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, United Kingdom.


Press Contact
Council of Europe Press Division
Tel. +33 3 88 41 25 60Â  - Fax. +33 3 88 41 39 11
E-mail: PressUnit@coe.int



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