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Description
Turning the child from an object to a subject of his/her rights is a challenge both for the specialists who support children at risk and the civil society as a guarantor of respect for the fundamental human rights. We are witnessing a great change, i.e. digitalization of communication, which raises a lot of questions about an important group of rights of children at risk who need permanent therapeutic support. The project aims at guaranteeing these rights in communication in a digital environment. The project activities will be implemented during 18 months and they directly aim at creating and applying an innovative model of providing specialized support in the digital environment as a guarantee of the fundamental human rights. The activities will be in line with the specific objective of development and use of educational tools to protect human rights. In the short term the innovative project will be applied for a certain group of users of specialized services in four municipalities and in the long term the project will be presented to a broad range of experts across the country. The direct beneficiaries of the project outputs will be children aged 0-17 and the target group/intermediaries will be civil society organizations and public institutions at national and local level. The target groups were selected based on the fact that they include the main range of specialists in social affairs who support children at risk and their families and need new understanding of the right of the child to be heard and need to have their skills developed towards this goal.
Summary of project results
The main challenge addressed by the project is empowering children with a clear understanding of their rights and how to exercise them in a digital environment.
By equipping children with knowledge and skills to navigate the online world safely and responsibly, the project aims to:
- Increase awareness of children''s digital rights.
- Strengthen their ability to recognize and respond to online risks.
- Encourage responsible digital citizenship by promoting ethical behavior and informed decision-making.
This initiative ensures that children can confidently and safely engage in the digital space, protecting their privacy, security, and well-being.
The project developed and tested an innovative model for providing specialized support in a digital environment, ensuring the protection of fundamental human rights. This initiative was created in response to the changing post-COVID-19 landscape, where learning and social interactions have increasingly shifted online.
Key Project Activities
- Development and implementation of educational tools focused on human rights in a digital environment.
- Creation of a specialized methodology for working with children in digital settings, ensuring effective support and protection.
- Production of six video lessons for parents and six video lessons for professionals, aimed at guiding those working with children in conditions of social isolation.
- Delivery of online and face-to-face training sessions on the application of the methodology.
- Supervision and follow-up support to ensure the successful implementation of the methodology by professionals.
By equipping parents, educators, and child protection specialists with practical tools and knowledge, the project has strengthened the digital resilience of children, enabling them to exercise their rights and stay safe in the online world.
Positive Impact and Recognition
The impact of the project on the target groups is evident through positive feedback, highlighting the videos as up-to-date, timely, and useful resources for parents and professionals.
A key achievement of the project is the therapeutic methodology, which establishes a structured framework for clinical support in online counseling—a practice that has gained increasing relevance in the post-pandemic environment.
Project Resources
- Methodology: Download here
- Manual: Access the full guide
Through these materials, the project ensures sustained impact by providing structured guidance for professionals, parents, and caregivers on supporting children in digital and therapeutic settings.