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First Lady calls for a safer digital future for children

At the Clinton Global Initiative, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio called for international cooperation on children’s online safety.

Dr. Fatima Maada Bio at the Clinton Global Initiative event
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio at the Clinton Global Initiative event
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An African voice in digital policy

In its account of the event, the Office reported that the First Lady called for African experts, institutions and young innovators to participate in shaping the technologies and policies that affect children.

In photographs

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Dr. Fatima Maada Bio speaks at the Clinton Global Initiative lectern
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio speaks at the Clinton Global Initiative lectern
Audience members watch the event in a blue-lit hall
Audience members watch the event in a blue-lit hall
A wide view of the Clinton Global Initiative stage during the First Lady’s remarks
A wide view of the Clinton Global Initiative stage during the First Lady’s remarks
A portrait view of the First Lady at the Clinton Global Initiative lectern
A portrait view of the First Lady at the Clinton Global Initiative lectern

Shared responsibility

Her remarks addressed the roles of governments, technology companies, teachers, families and civil society in creating safer online environments for children.

Adapted from the original report published by the Office of the First Lady.

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