DCU Institute of Education
UNESCO Chair Addresses Oireachtas Committee on Children’s Online Safety
Prof. James O’Higgins Norman, UNESCO Chair on Bullying and Cyberbullying recently appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality to contribute to discussions on technology, social media and children. His evidence-based submission focused on the safety and wellbeing of children and young people online, highlighting issues such as cyberbullying, gendered harms, emerging risks linked to artificial intelligence, and the importance of platform accountability, safety-by-design and education. The presentation emphasised a rights-based, research-informed approach that balances safety with participation and meaningful youth voice.