Elliot Porter @elliot@qoto.org

"I am personally and professionally dedicated to child protection", writes our new Executive Director, @DrGTenbergen. Read the rest of her message in our new brochure. https://prostasia.org/publications/brochure/

"with KOSA, again you have Democrats naively (and incorrectly) believing that because it’s called the “Kids Online Safety Bill” it will magically protect children, even though tons of experts have made it clear it will actually put them at greater risk." https://www.techdirt.com/2023/05/24/heritage-foundation-says-that-of-course-gop-will-use-kosa-to-censor-lgbtq-content/

As child protection experts face growing threats to their work and safety, the appointment of Dr. Gilian Tenbergen as the Prostasia Foundation's next executive director ensures our commitment to supporting this important research is steadfast. https://prostasia.org/media/?email_id=128

Prior to her new role at the Prostasia Foundation, Dr. Gilian Tenbergen worked alongside several other sexual violence prevention groups, including Prevention Project Dunkelfeld, the New York State Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse, and the New York State Alliance for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse. https://prostasia.org/media/?email_id=128

As an experienced researcher, an expert in sexual violence prevention, and a mother, Dr. Gilian Tenbergen knows how important it is to get child protection right. We're excited to work with her to create a world where all children are safe from harm. Welcome to the team @DrGTenbergen https://prostasia.org/?na=archive&email_id=128

We're thrilled to announce that @DrGTenbergen will serve as the Prostasia Foundation's next Executive Director. With over a decade of experience as a renowned child protection researcher and an unwavering commitment to upholding human rights, Dr. Tenbergen's leadership will set the stage for a new era in our groundbreaking work. https://prostasia.org/?na=archive&email_id=128

The #JennaQuinn law could significantly reduce rates of abuse, but the U.S. House of Representatives has failed to pass it twice. Join us in telling Congress to take a stance against abuse and pass the bill.
https://prostasia.org/campaign/jenna-quinn-law/

If we want to prevent abuse, we need people who are brave enough to have hard conversations about why it happens. The Prostasia Foundation exists to bring those people together. You can join the conversation in our forum:
https://forum.prostasia.org/

The fight to protect children is one we can only win together. That's why we work to ensure queer people are always represented in our leadership and encourage other organizations to do the same. Happy International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia from Prostasia

"When our words, personal photos, and videos are screened for compliance with state-mandated criteria, this interferes with our rights to free speech online." https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/05/uk-online-safety-bill-must-not-violate-our-rights-free-speech-and-private

The #JennaQuinn law has been passed in over 25 states and twice in the U.S. Senate, but the U.S. House of Representatives has failed to even vote on it. Tell your representatives to support this vital child protection legislation: https://prostasia.org/campaign/jenna-quinn-law/

Users' rights would be infringed under a EU plan to screen all WhatsApp, iMessage and Snapchat accounts for child abuse content, according to internal legal advice warning that the measure would probably be annulled by the courts. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/08/eu-lawyers-plan-to-scan-private-messages-child-abuse-may-be-unlawful-chat-controls-regulation

"In the name of fighting crime, the EARN IT Act treats all internet users like we should be in a permanent criminal lineup, under suspicion for child abuse." https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/05/dangerous-earn-it-bill-advances-out-committee-several-senators-offer-objections

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