Topic: 2025 – Protecting and Empowering Youth in Digital Spaces
Country: Russian Federation
Delegate Name: Yutika, Mishra
In a day and age where technology is not just a facet of living, but a way of life around the globe, one major issue that these developments bring to the light is the protection of youth. With the increasing use of technology and social media, the internet, etc becoming such a large part of adolescent lives, it’s becoming increasingly important to make sure they are protected in digital spaces. One large issue that pop up is the topic of online safety. Although the internet can be an inspiring and entertaining space for the youth, it can also pose a role in cyber bullying, insecurities, decrease in mental health, and more.over a third (36%) of 15-year-olds reported being upset by age-inappropriate content; 42% by offensive messages; 53% by discriminatory content; and nearly 40% said personal information was shared without consent. With the rising use of electronics, the amount of time that teenagers spend on their phones has skyrocketed in recent years, as well as the use of social media apps. Overall, nearly all teens – 96% – report using the internet daily. With such constant use of digital spaces, it is imperative that actions be taken to ensure the safety of youth online.
In recent years, The Russian Federation has taken preventative measures to ensure that digital areas remain safe and uplifting in order to secure the values we instill in our youth. The ‘ Concept for the Information Security of Children in the Russian Federation’ is a program solidly put in place in 2015, and was revised in 2023 in order to empower our youth, teach them digital efficiency, as well as developing important social programes in print and via electronic media. We also protect them from learning any harmful information that could hinder their morals and values we instill in them at a young age. We will educate our parents and educators about how to ensure that this plan stays secure. We also have laws in place ensuring that propaganda does not plague the minds of young impressionable adolescents. As a sophisticated nation, we take the education of our next generation very seriously, and make sure they learn skills like online navigation, coding, research and more. We keep them safe by enforcing strict and firm regulations of content and top notch cyber security.
Resolutions we propose and would love to share with our allies include training of the children, the youth, and educators, parents, etc. We conduct sessions of practicing safety regulations, as well as educate in order to improve digital literacy. In an ideal world, digital spaces would be safe and free of propaganda poisoning their minds, but in a world with an ever increasing digital presence,online intelligence is of utmost importance. We also propose that we should put in place strict regulations and filtering of content seen online. Stronger cyber security, in the condition that our states sovereignty stays in place. Another resolution: increasing Rural internet access and partnering with NGOs. This will ensure they get equal chances at improving important skills and suggest a more reliable internet. Thank you for considering this paper. The Delegation of the Russian Federation believes that together, united, we can create a safe and empowering digital space for our next generation’s youth to rise to their full potential.
