A "Conscious Digital Citizenship" training was held within the scope of the "One Hundred New Authors for the New Century of Our Literature" project, implemented in cooperation with Üsküdar University and the Ministry of Interior Directorate General of Civil Society Relations. The seminar, organized at İlim ve Fazilet Foundation schools, aimed to create awareness about individual rights in the digital age.
Dr. Nebiye Yaşar, Director of Üsküdar University Young Brains Academy Application and Research Center, and Assistant Professor Dr. Ayhan Özşahin, Head of Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine Department of Family Medicine, attended the program held at İlim ve Fazilet Foundation schools.
In the seminar, the effects of the digital world on individuals and children were discussed with a multidimensional approach.
Risks Faced by Young People in the Digital Age Were Discussed
Assistant Professor Dr. Nebiye Yaşar, Director of Üsküdar University Young Brains Academy Application and Research Center, gave scientifically-based presentations on "Digital Privacy", "Personal Data Security", and "Combating Cyberbullying", analyzing the risks faced by young people in the digital age and presenting solutions. She also shared guiding information for parents and educators by presenting approaches from the perspective of child psychology and ethics.
Attention Drawn to Digital Citizenship
Assistant Professor Dr. Ayhan Özşahin, Head of Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine Department of Family Medicine, focused on "Children's Digital Rights", "Digital Citizenship", and "Safe Internet and Social Media Use", raising awareness on protecting children's rights in the digital environment, responsible content creation, and safe online interaction.
Sustainable Development Goals Emphasized
The event, within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;
- Quality Education,
- Gender Equality,
- Decent Work and Economic Growth,
- Reduced Inequalities, and was directly linked to these goals, aiming to contribute to young people and families becoming conscious in the digital age.