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Equipping Young Women to Fight Online Exploitation: Recap of the GIT - Girls in Tech Camp

GIT - Girls in Tech is a targeted initiative designed to support young women in developing the competencies required to combat Online Child Sexual Exploitation, focusing on the collection and interpretation of digital evidence.

From the 24th to the 25th of April 2024 Hanns Seidel Foundation together with its partners, the Internet Foundation for the Development of Thailand, Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children (TICAC), SCIENTA and Thailand Hotline and Hanns Seidel Foundation co-hosted a youth camp on fighting Online Child Sexual Exploitation.

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The "GIT - Girls in Tech" youth camp, held at the Namkhong Riverside in Chiang Rai Province, was specifically designed to empower girls and young women. This initiative aims to equip them with the skills to identify online risks, understand harmful patterns, and navigate the digital landscape safely. The camp enhances participants' knowledge and provides practical experience in confronting the realities of the online world. By fostering risk detection and raising awareness, the camp strives to contribute to the reduction of Online Child Sexual Exploitation. In our digitally driven era, safeguarding young people on the internet demands the highest level of attention and diligence.

The Hanns Seidel Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to all the young participants for their enthusiastic engagement and to the Internet Foundation for the Development of Thailand and TICAC for their crucial support in making this camp a reality.