The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) launched a four-day 'Training of Trainers' (ToT) program for officers from PTA, UNICEF, Telenor Pakistan, the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), and the NCERT. This initiative is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with UNICEF Pakistan and reflects PTA's commitment to Child Online Protection. The program aims to raise awareness about the online risks children face and equip officers with the tools to help parents effectively manage their children's safe digital activities.
This training was conducted as part of an ongoing series of a 10-day training program for 15 master trainers, who will train 210 facilitators to educate students, parents, and teachers, promoting digital literacy and online safety. The training covered critical topics such as online safety, Dark Web threats, and responsible internet usage. Experts from TikTok and Tencent shared insights into safety tools and practices on their platforms.
Addressing the training session, Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar, Member Compliance & Enforcement PTA, emphasized the importance of collective efforts to protect children in the digital space. He reaffirmed PTA’s commitment to providing parents and educators with the necessary tools to ensure children's online safety and promote responsible use of the internet. Member C&E PTA, UNICEF, and Telenor representatives also awarded certificates to the participants.
Source: Press Release