Seychelles at WeProtect Global Summit 2024
Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. Charles Fonseka, represented Seychelles at the prestigious WeProtect Global Summit 2024 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Under the theme “Focus on the Future,” the summit united global leaders, technology innovators, child protection experts, and survivors of child exploitation to address online child sexual abuse and promote a safer digital world.
During the event, Minister Fonseka highlighted Seychelles’ key achievements in cybersecurity, including:
- Enhancing online safety for children: With high mobile penetration rates, Seychelles is prioritizing robust measures to protect young users.
- The Virtual ID initiative: Designed to secure online transactions and improve identity verification, this system is paving the way for safer digital engagement.
- Strengthening cybersecurity through the National Cyber Coordination Committee (NCCC): The NCCC coordinates multi-sectoral responses to cyber threats, safeguards critical digital infrastructure, and fosters resilience against evolving challenges.
- Global collaboration: As a signatory to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, Seychelles actively works with organizations like the UNODC and EU NAVFOR to address cybercrime and organized crime in the Western Indian Ocean region.
Minister Fonseka also addressed the importance of international partnerships and innovation to create a safer digital future for children, emphasizing Seychelles’ dedication to being part of the global solution.
Accompanied by Ambassador Gervais Moumou, Mr. Paul Savy (Chairperson), and Sergeant Jerrold Morel (Vice Chairperson) of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Committee, Minister Fonseka also met with global leaders, including Baroness Joanna Shields OBE and UAE officials, to discuss strengthening global efforts against online child exploitation.
For more details about the summit, visit https://www.weprotect.org