WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:00.630 --> 00:00:04.820 At Generation Global, young people are at the centre of what we do. 00:00:04.820 --> 00:00:08.680 Over the last ten years, we have worked with over half a million students in more than 00:00:08.680 --> 00:00:15.530 30 countries around the world to connect, build skills of dialogue and global citizenship. 00:00:15.530 --> 00:00:19.279 Dialogue cannot happen without ensuring the safety of its participants. 00:00:19.279 --> 00:00:24.380 We structure every element of our programme to ensure you can participate safely, openly 00:00:24.380 --> 00:00:26.810 and honestly. 00:00:26.810 --> 00:00:30.460 Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect 00:00:30.460 --> 00:00:32.579 them from harm. 00:00:32.579 --> 00:00:35.980 Protecting children from harm is everyone’s responsibility. 00:00:35.980 --> 00:00:42.550 Abuse can come in many forms: physical, sexual, psychological or emotional and can come from 00:00:42.550 --> 00:00:48.370 anyone, including adults, teachers, parents or other children and teenagers. 00:00:48.370 --> 00:00:53.870 While it is impossible to eliminate risk completely, every person who comes into contact with Generation 00:00:53.870 --> 00:01:00.690 Global is responsible for making our dialogue space safe and empowering for all young people. 00:01:00.690 --> 00:01:05.159 First, your privacy is very important to us. 00:01:05.159 --> 00:01:09.119 We collect details about who you are during registration. 00:01:09.119 --> 00:01:13.130 We inform your parents or legal guardian when you sign up. 00:01:13.130 --> 00:01:17.009 This information is never shared outside of our website. 00:01:17.009 --> 00:01:23.570 Second, we use trained moderators and facilitators to support you in developing your dialogue 00:01:23.570 --> 00:01:25.100 skills. 00:01:25.100 --> 00:01:29.100 All the adults who work with our programme must pass a rigorous safeguarding training 00:01:29.100 --> 00:01:33.229 programme and background checks before joining our team. 00:01:33.229 --> 00:01:37.649 Third, we have a clear reporting system, so if you ever have any concern or something 00:01:37.649 --> 00:01:41.560 you need to talk about related to Generation Global’s website or work, that either you 00:01:41.560 --> 00:01:45.189 experience or witness, please email us at safeguarding@generation.global. 00:01:45.189 --> 00:01:50.689 All of our safeguard policies and procedures are outlined clearly on our website in an 00:01:50.689 --> 00:01:53.030 area called Safeguarding Space. 00:01:53.030 --> 00:01:58.289 Lastly, our goal at Generation Global is to equip young people with the skills, knowledge 00:01:58.289 --> 00:02:01.679 and attitudes to become active global citizens. 00:02:01.679 --> 00:02:06.369 Knowing your rights and responsibilities, both online and offline, and having the confidence 00:02:06.369 --> 00:02:10.530 and skills to demand them, are important parts of your development. 00:02:10.530 --> 00:02:15.670 To help with this, we provide resources on important topics such as human rights and 00:02:15.670 --> 00:02:20.360 hate speech to help you understand and play your part in protecting yourself and your 00:02:20.360 --> 00:02:21.720 peers around the world.