Building active and responsible digital citizens.

Making smart choices at the "information feast"

Speaking at the forum, Professor Hoang Anh Tuan, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said that YIGF was first organized in Vietnam in 2019. After two editions, this activity has had a significant impact. Along with the increasing number of youth ambassadors participating in the forum, the interest of state agencies, technology companies, community organizations, experts, and researchers shows that the topics discussed at YIGF sessions have a major influence on young people's awareness of Internet governance.
 

“These discussions not only contribute to equipping young people and students with the necessary skills to build a healthy and positive digital space, but also raise very important questions and issues for scholars and scientific disciplines. Therefore, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has partnered with the Youth Forum on Internet Governance for two consecutive years with the desire to enhance the knowledge and skills of young people, while also opening up new opportunities for cooperation and research,” added Professor Hoang Anh Tuan.

According to Professor Hoang Anh Tuan, facing the explosion of information on the global internet, and more specifically on social media platforms, has now become an inevitable reality for everyone, not just young people. In fact, it can be said that, as "digital natives" (a term referring to those born into an environment where digital technology is widespread), young people have the full potential to develop more comprehensively than previous generations and make smarter choices on the "information table."

Working together for cybersecurity

Social media and the real world are now sometimes indistinguishable, as people can learn, research, observe, identify problems, develop moral qualities, build daily relationships, and enhance their well-being within the digital space. Therefore, it's crucial to help young people understand and take care of their physical and mental health while using these platforms. Besides avoiding prolonged screen time, many other factors need to be considered, such as environmental conditions, safety, and privacy.

Because "digital life" and "real life" overlap significantly, improving skills, knowledge, and developing appropriate habits in the online environment has become essential for anyone who wants to survive and succeed. Young people have the full potential for holistic development, and we have a responsibility to create an open educational environment that allows them to debate, share, search for, and establish the principles they need for the digital space. In the future, forum models and opportunities for exchange and discussion like YIGF should be replicated, as this is a positive solution for young people and students to build their own awareness of using and managing the internet.

"Therefore, what we need to do is equip them with basic knowledge and skills about the digital world, provide them with a multifaceted perspective, and help them build their own value system based on respect for differences, empathy, and the capacity for rational skepticism. And let's not forget that we ourselves also need to regularly practice these values ​​in our interactions with young people," Professor Hoang Anh Tuan stated.

The Youth Internet Governance Forum (YIGF) initiative was first launched by NetMission in 2010 in Hong Kong for young people in the Asia-Pacific region to express their opinions on Internet governance. The forum is inspired by and builds upon the multi-stakeholder approach of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), an international event held annually since 2006, featuring discussions involving stakeholders including governments, businesses, research institutions, civil society organizations, and community representatives on various aspects of Internet governance from different perspectives.

YIGF was first organized in Vietnam in 2019, with the aim of building a generation of dynamic, civilized, and responsible digital citizens.

At this year's forum, 100 delegates, all outstanding students selected from universities and colleges nationwide, participated and shared their views on various topics related to Internet governance. The students also directly participated in a role-playing session to discuss with stakeholders in the digital environment (government, private sector, researchers, Internet users, NGOs) to express their opinions on cybersecurity and the responsibilities of stakeholders. The opinions from the discussion session were recorded and compiled into the Youth Message of the Ambassadors of the Vietnam Internet Governance Forum 2022, which will be sent to relevant management agencies.

The forum was held in the auditorium on the 8th floor, Building E, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

Author: Luu Thuy (Time Magazine)
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