#ReplyForAll

Take a stand against online violence and exploitation. Share these stories. Submit your own.

[replyforall-blog]

What do young people think about bullying online? 

The ITU, as part of the RErights project, is looking for the views of U-18s on the issue. 

To learn more visit: https://rerights.org/operation/operation-8-unkind/

[replyforall-blog]

A sizable number of bullied young people — 25 percent — said they felt they didn't have anyone to tell about the harassment they experienced. Additionally, one-third of respondents said they thought being bullied was normal, so they did not tell anyone

How young people in developing countries experience bullying, Mashable, 12 August 2016.

[replyforall-blog]

More than nine out of 10 young people believe bullying is a pervasive problem in their communities, and two-thirds say they have experienced bullying first hand.

Read all the findings from a new poll conducted by UNICEF and partners.

[replyforall-blog]

At the end of each Twitter handle, Instagram account or Facebook profile, there is a person on the other side of the screen, digesting those words that sting with every tap.

Think before you type says Elizabeth (25). Read what she has to say about cyberbullying here.

[replyforall-blog]

Who do you turn to in times of trouble?

Always remember, you are not alone. Don’t be ashamed to ask for help. Talk to someone your trust or find out if there is a hotline or organization in your country that can help. 

Visit Child Helpline International to learn more.

[replyforall-blog]

Some messages sound friendly, but they aren’t from friends.

Not everyone is who they claim to be.

Think twice about who you trust.  

[replyforall-blog]

Growing up online can be just as fun as it is challenging but having support from people you trust will get you through it. When you don’t know what to do, don’t face it alone.

[replyforall-blog]

On 8 June Winny, a teenager from Brazil, took over UNICEF’s global Twitter account to share her experiences fighting cyberbullying and to answer questions from Twitter users. Check out her inspiring story!

[replyforall-blog]

Trolls won’t win if we stand together. 

If you are being victimized or bullied online, or if you know someone who is, don’t keep it to yourself. Talk to someone you trust and ask for help.

[replyforall-blog]

Do you feel confident that you know how to help a friend who is facing a problem online?

Make sure you check out our online safety tips and share yours with us!

[replyforall-blog]

From Brazil to Madagascar, young people tell us what they do online. How do your experiences compare?

[replyforall-blog]

someone made a fake I'd on Instagram by using my name what should I do ? that person is uploading pictures and calming that he/she is real me

Hi, please check out this help guide from Instagram on what to do if someone is impersonating you: https://help.instagram.com/446663175382270/

You can submit a report and they’ll ask you to provide some information and documents to verify your identity. 

[replyforall-blog]

How can I keep my email safe from people.

Hi. To keep your email address safe, avoid sharing it in public fora - for example in a public tweet or in a comment thread. To keep your email account safe, make sure you have a very strong password (a mixture of letters, numbers and symbols) that you change regularly. Be careful when you log into your email on public computers - always make sure that you log out of your account. Don’t click on suspicious links - these could be phishing attempts. Finally, make sure you have a passcode/password on your mobile phone to keep all your accounts safe.  

[replyforall-blog]

At age 17, something horrible happened to Jessica. She was on school vacation in Brazil when her phone was stolen and nude photos posted publicly. When Jessica returned to school, she wasn't sure she could bear the shame - but her friend Winny decided to stand up for what’s right. When you don’t know what to do, don’t face it alone.

[replyforall-blog]

Do you know how to stay safe online? Share your tips with us. 

And if you need to brush up, check out these online safety tips.

[replyforall-blog]

If someone is sending you threatening messages, don’t keep it to yourself. Talk to someone you trust and get help.

Share this post and you could help someone in danger. 

[replyforall-blog]

Someone sent me a friend request...but I don’t know this person, what should I do?

Sometimes people want to network or make a lot of friends on social media so they send friend requests to people they don’t know. Before you accept a person you should have a look at their profile - try to see who they are. Do you have friends in common? Are you from the same town?  

You do not have to accept the request if you don’t feel comfortable sharing private information with the person. Don’t feel pressured to do so. Check your privacy settings so that this person does not see anything you don’t want them to. Remember also that sometimes people pretend to be someone they are not on the internet.