UNWE Supported the Campaign “Keep the Child Safe in the Internet”

The Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov set the beginning of a long-term cooperation aimed at preventing the attacks on children in the digital space. He emphasized on the seriousness of the problem of cyberbullying and the necessuty of qualitative information for children and young people about the threats lurking in the cyberspace.

The Rector assured that in the future the UNWE will continue to participate in the initiative through its representatives, including the Student Council, especially in school events because not only the young children are threatened but also 16-18 year olds. "The security in cyberspace is not only a technical problem, it is also responsibility of the whole society", added Prof. Dimitrov.

Yavor Kolev expressed his thankfulness for the invitation and pointed out that he had 25 years of experience as a police officer and had been dealing with the cybercrimes for a long period of time. He outlined that there are various cybercrimes - financial fraud, identity theft, cyber attacks, etc. "The red thread in my work is the counteraction to sexual crimes against children - a crime that destroys their lives. The topic is aimed at both children and parents who are the first barrier because if they are aware of the problem they would not allow their children to become victims", pointed out Mr. Kolev.

The event was the first of a series of initiatives that the UNWE in partnership with Lev Ins and Cyber 360 Academy will organize under the campaign Keep the Child Safe in the Internet.