Collaboration with ITU

  1. Translation of ITU Mascot Sango “Online Safety with Sango”:
    International Telecommunication Union (ITU) created mascot “Online Safety with Sango”, for Sangophone, ITU’s child online protection so as to empower children to perform activities freely in the digital sphere. Sango guides children through five different lessons in a fun and friendly way. The metaphor was designed to help children understand the importance of keeping themselves and their personal data protected and safe. PTA’ COP committee translated the guide booklet in Urdu language to provide children with lessons in a fun and friendly way.
  2. ITU Council Working Group CWG on Child Online Protection (Upcoming):
    ITU Council established the Council Working Group on Child Online Protection (WG-CP) with the following terms of reference:
    • To exchange views and promote and work on the subject matter.
    • To report to the Council annually on the activities of the working group on child online protection (WG-CP).
       
    Recognizing PTA’s efforts to promote a safer Internet for children, ITU included PTA in its Council Working Group on Child Online Protection (CWG-COP). PTA participated in the 21st CWG-COP meeting held from September 30 to October 1, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland, where it showcased successes achieved through collaborations with UNICEF, TikTok, GSMA, Meta, and others. The Chair praised PTA’s collaborative approach with the private sector as a model for global adoption and requested PTA to share its Urdu-translated COP resources with ITU to enhance global outreach. ITU also offered support for wider dissemination of these resources. A detailed report on PTA’s COP initiatives can be accessed at https://www.itu.int/md/S24-CLCWGCOP21-INF/en

  3.  PTA participation in 22nd meeting of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council Working Group on Child Online Protection (CWG-COP)

     PTA's participated in the 22nd ITU Council Working Group on Child Online Protection (CWG-COP) meeting on 12-13 Feb 2025. ITU acknowledged PTA's initiatives by featuring them on their official website (https://www.itu.int/md/S25-CLCWGCOP22-  INF/en). Head of COP Committee presented comprehensive efforts and initiatives for 2024, focusing on following key areas:
            •    Strategic collaborations with international and national organizations 
            •    Implementation of digital literacy programs for students, parents, and caregivers 
            •    Development of Urdu-language content and resources
            The Chair commended PTA's efforts, particularly highlighting collaborative approach to addressing children's online risks, describing it as a role model for other countries to follow.