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Global Principles on Digital Safety: Translating International Human Rights for the Digital Context

Global Principles on Digital Safety: Translating International Human Rights for the Digital Context

The World Economic Forum’s Global Charter of Principles for Digital Safety translates international human rights into the digital context to address online harms such as exploitation, extremism, hate speech, and misinformation. It emphasizes multistakeholder collaboration among governments, industry, and civil society to create safe, inclusive online spaces. The framework urges rights-based approaches, transparency, and accountability in policy-making and service design, with special protection for vulnerable groups. By aligning digital safety with human rights, the charter aims to foster trust, innovation, and global cooperation for a secure digital ecosystem.

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