On May 20, 2026, the National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT‑BS) will host the Child Online Protection Webinar, uniting international experts to explore how we can build safer, more resilient digital spaces for children.
This timely conversation under the theme “A Conversation That Matters. SHIELDS UP!” will spotlight proactive strategies to prevent online exploitation and strengthen community awareness.
Featured Speakers
Fanny Rotino, Project Coordinator for Child Online Protection at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has led global initiatives to reinforce child safety frameworks. As co‑author of the ITU Guidelines on Child Online Protection, her work bridges policy and practice, empowering nations to create secure digital environments. Her presentation, “Building Safer Digital Spaces for Children,” will highlight international collaboration and practical steps for protecting young users online.
Belinda B. Swan, Outreach Manager at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), brings over two decades of experience in child protection and law enforcement. Through programs like NetSmartz and the Community Education Partner Program, she champions community‑based education that helps families and schools recognize and prevent online exploitation. Her talk, “Stopping Online Exploitation Before It Starts,” will focus on early intervention and empowerment through awareness.
Why It Matters
As children spend more time online, the responsibility to safeguard their digital experiences grows. This webinar offers parents, educators, and cybersecurity professionals a chance to learn from global leaders and strengthen The Bahamas’ commitment to child online safety.
Join the conversation on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Together, let’s raise our shields and protect the next generation.
Register now:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4ak2jEgtT9yFCq17ey8UUQ#/registration