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Permanent Seat for UAE MoI on #WePROTECT International Advisory Board

In acknowledgment of its security and police work in the field of child security, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior (MoI) was awarded a long-term seat on the #WePROTECT International Advisory Board (IAB). With this distinction, the UAE, represented by the MoI, will have two seats on the Board; as chair of the Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) for the next three years and an irreversible member of the #WePROTECT IAB - much like the UK Home Office. Ernie Allen, chair of the #WePROTECT IAB, made the statement Tuesday at the second Global Summit on Ending Online Child Sexual Exploitation, organized by the MoI in Abu Dhabi.

Allen praised the UAE's company of the summit and the speech provided by Lt. General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. In his speech, HH asserted that the summit assembled in order to protect the most cherished ownership; and to construct a bulwark that secures kids from falling victim to predators.

Significant Dana Humaid Al-Marzouqi, Manager of the Executive Office of the VGT Chair, said: "Reaching an arrangement on how we will provide what has been gone over at this summit is an excellent success. We are persuaded that the Statement of Action for federal governments, industry, and capacity structure are turning points in how we take on online child sexual exploitation.".

She stated the top assisted in 40 countries in signing the Statement of Action, with 17 dedications from industry and 16 organizations dedicating to ability structure. She included that the Statement consisted of a National Response Model, and provides guidance for nations concerning the needed abilities to fight this criminal offense in partnership with police, NGOs and technology companies.

Al-Marzouqi pointed out that the Chinese internet giant Tencent was among the signatories this year - which is a significant development. She stated the Statement of Action for capability building combines the civil society and international organizations; and through collaborated action, companies guarantee to amplify their current expertise and impact to make the most of cumulative resources. She stated the Statements of Action in London and Abu Dhabi fully support establishing the WePROTECT Advisory Board by March 2016.

Microsoft Corporation provided its vision relating to personal sector assistance for the #WePROTECT effort to secure youngsters. Jacqueline Beauchere, Chief Online Safety Officer, announced the launch of a standard to promote global response and enhance preventative efforts.

Cosimo Ferri, Italian Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Justice, said that Italy thinks in mutual efforts to eliminate youngster abuse product online and capture wrongdoers via worldwide cooperation. Ferri likewise called for establishing a unified center to standardize response efforts, including a worldwide cooperative database, essential support through modern innovation, collaborated investigations, and assistance for economic sector institutions.

International Tributes.

Ana Helena Chacn Echeverra, 2nd Vice President of Costa Rica, commended the organizational efforts of the top, noting that kid exploitation is an agonizing tangible reality that requires all types of support and look after children and teens.

HE Baroness Joanna Shields, UK Minister for Internet Safety and Security, discussed that the summit fosters the exchange of ideas and recommendations by child protection experts, law enforcement agencies, volunteer organizations, federal governments, and technology partners, who talk about solutions to ensure online safety.

Fatoumata Ndiaye, Deputy Executive Director at UNICEF, stated she was recognized to participate in the summit and valued the support and interest of the UAE to safeguard and care for children through humanitarian and developmental elements by supporting the UNICEF's efforts.

Diahann Gordon Harrison, Children's Advocate at the Attorney General Office of Jamaica, expressed appreciation for the host of the effective top and applauded the Emirati hospitality.

Ramzi Jabbour, Deputy Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, stated the summit plays a crucial function in drawing in police and personal sector business to support efforts to eradicate all kinds of criminal activities against children worldwide.

Google: Historic Summit.
Susan Molinari, Google's Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations, called the top as historic. She noted that it provided the chance for participants from different countries to promise even more commitment to the essential concern; and applauded the dedication of the UAE to safeguard children and combat online child abuse and exploitation.

Facebook Praises Summit.
Antigone Davis, Facebook's Head of Global Safety, praised the outstanding organization of the top, noting that the top has accomplished its goals in talking about a vital social problem. She commended the distinguished relations with the UAE MoI, and expressed that she is anticipating even more enhancing this cooperation in the battle against online youngster sexual assault and exploitation.

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