In today’s technology-driven world, it is more urgent than ever to protect our children. AI is embedded in the everyday lives of many children. They turn to AI chatbots for companionship, homework, and to play. Similarly, online platforms are used for socialising, self-expression and having fun.

Unfortunately, these technologies were not designed to prioritise children’s best interests and safety. Technology is putting children at risk in new ways, and ease of access is making their rights harder to protect.

In early 2026, we consulted with a broader community of child rights advocates. The consultation pointed to a real and urgent need for a collaborative space to form stronger partnerships and share knowledge that enables the development of legal strategies that protect children and youth online. Participants also agreed that this space could also forge important conversations where there has historically been disagreement within the child rights spaces, especially where safety measures can come at the cost of other rights.  You can check out our progress report for more information on our community-consultatory progress here.

The Children’s Rights Online Hub (Hub) shall meet this need for a collaborative space. In the Hub, participants shall jointly develop legal strategies that defend children against technology-driven harm in online spaces.  We aim to then fund the most promising strategies developed within the Hub.

You can check out some of the cases we are supporting on online children’s rights here.