"The only good thing, I think — and it's at a credible cost to E.M. — but she has provoked conversations across the country about consent and about appropriate behaviour and about bystander intervention and about right and wrong." Daphne Gilbert, CBC Radio, As It Happens

July 30 is the UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year's theme is "Human trafficking is organized crime -End the exploitation". A startling reality of human trafficking is that children represent a significant proportion of victims worldwide, with 1 in 3.

This serves as a reminder to reflect on how we can keep our children safe. By fostering open and honest discussions about social media and how to manage its risks, we can help develop a digitally resilient generation.freyaindia.co.uk/p/the-problem-… Digital Dignity defenddignity.ca/digital-dignit…

Apple’s decision to extend key safety features to teens aged 13–17 marks a step in the right direction. Apple will now enable communication safety (nudity detection and blurring) and web content filters for teens aged 0–17 in iOS 26, starting September 2025.

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and rich cultures of Indigenous peoples worldwide, recognizing their vital contributions and deep connection to history and land. #indigenouspeoples #worldsindigenous

A lawsuit against X in Washington, D.C. was allowed to proceed after it was ruled that X neglected to report child s*xual abuse material while having knowledge of the content on its platform. This move marks a societal and legal shift towards holding platforms accountable.

Freya India sheds light on the effects of Only F*ns on our youth in her blog "The Problem With Everything Being P*rnified" reminding us that p*rnographic content celebrates the freedom of adults in exchange for our children's developmental health..

Newly unsealed lawsuit documents expose how Snapchat’s disappearing messages facilitate widespread sexual exploitation of teens. Despite thousands of abuse reports, including one account flagged 75 times, 96% go unreviewed. Snapchat is facing growing pressure over its failures.

Happy World Humanitarian Day Today, we recognize the people who put compassion into action every single day. Their courage reminds us of the power we each hold to make the world safe and just. #worldhumanitarianday

Instagram recently introduced its Maps feature — which quietly reminds us how closely technology and privacy are now intertwined. If not managed properly, this feature can share our exact location. ➡️ Head to DMs → tap the map → set location sharing to “no one.”

In the U.S., Roblox is lobbying against child safety laws—even as lawsuits allege the platform enables grooming. In Canada, we haven’t seen the same lobbying or lawsuits yet, but safety concerns are rising despite Roblox’s new parental controls.

Helping our teens navigate screen time isn’t about strict rules—it’s about guiding them toward balance. By setting healthy boundaries together and staying involved, we can support them in building strong self-regulation skills that last a lifetime.

Handling screen-time meltdowns isn’t easy, but with calm boundaries and connection, we can turn these moments into powerful lessons that help our kids grow stronger. #screentime #raisingteens #onlinesafety

On September 30th, join us for a live webinar and Q&A with Dina Alexander, with Educate Empower Kids, as she discusses how it can be easy to feel overwhelmed living in a hypersexualized culture where our kids are bombarded with unhealthy messages about sex.

Why this webinar? If we don’t talk to our kids about s*x, the internet will. Join us Sept. 30 for Conversations with Your Kids that Protect with Dina Alexander, author of 30 Days of S*x Talks. defenddignity.ca/our-events/

Our Survivor Support Fund Fall intake opens September 25th! This fund exists to provide accessible financial support to individuals who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation of any form in Canada. To learn more, see the link in our bio or visit defenddignity.ca/aid/

If we don’t talk to our kids about sex, the internet will. Join us Sept. 30 for Conversations with Your Kids that Protect and learn how to start healthy, proactive conversations. Register for free: defenddignity.ca/our-events/

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is also Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools in Canada

Join us for our Digital Dignity Webinar on October 29th with Brandon Laur, as we unpack these questions and more. You’ll leave with tangible steps and confidence to protect your kids and youth online. Register for Free: defenddignity.ca/our-events/oct…

Stories like this are why the Survivor Support Fund exists. The fund assists dozens of survivors a year, helping to "fill the gaps" as they work to achieve stability. You can make a difference. Donate today: defenddignity.ca/donate/