Digital Awareness for Youth
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Day (Digital Awareness for Youth) is a project by Howweb Digital Experts. We help young people learn and grow in the digital world. Our goal is to teach the skills needed for today’s online opportunities and challenges.
Digital Harassment and Safe Digital Use
Zara's Story and Being Safe Online
Once upon a time, in a busy city in Pakistan, there lived a cheerful girl named Zara. Zara loved spending time online. She enjoyed chatting with her friends, sharing photos, and learning new things. But one day, something happened that made her feel sad and scared.
What Happened
Zara got a message from someone she didn't know. At first, the person was nice and complimented her photos. Zara thought it was fun to make a new friend. But soon, the messages started to feel strange. The person began asking her personal questions and saying things that made her uncomfortable.
One evening, Zara received a very upsetting message. The person threatened to share her private photos with others if she didn't do what they wanted. Zara felt scared and didn't know what to do. She was worried and afraid to tell anyone.
Getting Help
After thinking about it, Zara decided to tell her older brother, Ahmed. Ahmed listened and told her she did the right thing by sharing her problem. He explained that this was called digital harassment and it wasn't her fault. Ahmed helped Zara block the person and report the messages to the social media site.
They also talked to their parents. Zara's parents were supportive and took steps to protect her. They reported the incident to the authorities and made sure Zara felt safe.
Learning to Stay Safe Online
After this experience, Zara learned some important lessons about being safe online:
- Keep Personal Information Private
Zara learned not to share personal details like her address, phone number, or private photos with strangers online
- Trust Your Feelings
If something feels wrong or uncomfortable, it's important to listen to that feeling. Zara learned it's okay to block or ignore people who make her feel uneasy.
- Talk to Someone You Trust
Zara found out it's really important to tell a trusted person, like a family member or friend, if something bad happens online.
- Report Bad Behavior
She understood the importance of reporting harassment to the social media platform and, if needed, to the authorities.
- Set Privacy Settings
Zara and her family set stronger privacy settings on her social media accounts. This way, only her real friends could see her posts.
Sharing Her Story
Zara wanted to help others learn from her experience. With the help of Day (Digital Awareness for Youth), Zara and her friends organized a workshop at school. They invited a speaker who talked about online safety, how to deal with cyberbullying, and the right way to use the internet.
During the workshop, Zara shared her story and the lessons she learned. The students talked about how to recognize digital harassment and what to do if they encounter it. They also discussed the importance of being kind and respectful online.
Conclusion
Zara's story reminds us how important it is to be careful online. The internet is a great place to learn and connect with people, but we need to use it safely. By sharing her story, Zara helped others understand the dangers of digital harassment and how to protect themselves.
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