A powerful message was delivered this morning in Ho Chi Minh City: no one should face the dangers of the internet alone.
On October 20, at Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted (Cho Quan Ward, HCMC), the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department, in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training and various partners, launched the nationwide campaign “Not alone - Together for online safety”. The campaign was simultaneously broadcast to 931 connection points across middle schools, high schools, colleges, and vocational institutions in the city.
Colonel Bui Thanh Truc, Deputy Director of HCMC Police, speaking at the launch of the “Not alone - Together for online safety” campaign. Photo: Linh An
Initiated by the Digital Trust Alliance and supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), UNICEF, the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Health, and numerous organizations and tech companies such as TikTok, Meta, Google, the National Cybersecurity Association, and child protection organizations, the campaign aims to strengthen online safety awareness nationwide.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the initiative seeks to raise awareness among children, teens, parents, and teachers about online risks, including manipulation, scams, and “online kidnapping.” It focuses on equipping youth with the skills to recognize, avoid, and respond to digital threats while reinforcing the message that no child is ever truly alone in facing online dangers.
Students from Le Hong Phong High School learning digital safety skills. Photo: CATP Students explore social media and AI-related information at the event. Photo: Linh AnCybersecurity expert Ngo Minh Hieu speaking with students. Photo: Linh An
Speaking at the event, a representative from the HCMC Police emphasized:“Protecting children in the digital environment is not just the responsibility of law enforcement but of society as a whole – including families, schools, and every netizen.”
The campaign launch kicks off a series of diverse media and educational activities, including image exhibitions, awareness videos, panel discussions, and interactive sessions with influencers and cybersecurity experts on child protection online. Students also participated in quiz games simulating “online kidnapping” scenarios to practice safe response strategies.
The event also aligns with Vietnam’s commitment to international cybercrime prevention efforts, notably the Hanoi Convention on Cybercrime, scheduled to be signed on October 25–26. It affirms the country’s position and responsibility in protecting vulnerable groups-especially children and adolescents-in the digital space.
The campaign’s core message, “Not alone - Together for online safety,” sends a strong signal: every child has the right to be safe, heard, and protected-both in the physical world and online.
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