{"id":96453,"date":"2026-01-16T14:23:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T14:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/?page_id=96453"},"modified":"2026-06-17T15:54:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:54:18","slug":"mpower-youth-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/mpower-youth-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Copy of mPower Youth: Enhancing the lives of  young people through mobile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mpower-youth-enhancing-the-lives-of-young-people-through-mobile\">mPower Youth: Enhancing the lives of  young people through mobile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In an increasingly connected world, mobile operators play a key role in contributing to positive outcomes for children and young people in terms of their rights, development and well-being, while minimising any risks and adverse impacts that mobile services can pose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-video-pod banner_right-img_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group banner_right-img_container gsma-load-hidden\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner_right-img_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading banner_right-img_title\" id=\"h-youth-perspectives-workshop\">Youth Perspectives Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner_right-img_blurb\">The GSMA partnered with Participation people to listen to young people and hear their views on how the mobile industry can engage with young people better.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">                <script src=\"https:\/\/platform.vixyvideo.com\/p\/557\/sp\/55700\/embedIframeJs\/uiconf_id\/23455624\/partner_id\/557\"><\/script>\r\n                <div style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%; position: relative;\"><div id=\"vixy_player_6a675cdd86dff\" style=\"position:absolute; width:100%; height:100%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n                <script>\r\n                    kWidget.embed({\r\n                      \"targetId\": \"vixy_player_6a675cdd86dff\",\r\n                      \"wid\": \"_557\",\r\n                      \"uiconf_id\": 23459939,\r\n                      \"flashvars\": {},\r\n                      \"entry_id\": \"0_ba0ubhwg\"\r\n                    });\r\n                <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tiles-2-col_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"190\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-95469\" alt=\"A group of six young people, smiling and posing closely together outdoors, take a selfie on a sunny day. Two hands frame the photo from the foreground, capturing youth perspectives with historic building facades in the background.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/youth_perspectives_440x190.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\" id=\"competition-policy\">Bringing youth perspectives into the business of connectivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bringing-Youth-Perspectives-into-the-Busines-of-Connectivity.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"82\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Group.png\" alt=\"White right-pointing arrow icon on a transparent background.\" class=\"wp-image-93485\" style=\"width:30px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-16095\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/mYouth_overview_2pager__650x320.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" 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alt=\"White right-pointing arrow icon on a transparent background.\" class=\"wp-image-93485\" style=\"width:30px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tiles-2-col_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"372\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-14582\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/OnlineChildProtection.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/OnlineChildProtection.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/OnlineChildProtection-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/OnlineChildProtection-500x300.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-online-safety-advice-for-parents-and-carers-mistt-module\">Online safety advice for parents and carers MISTT module<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-for-development\/mobile-internet-skills-training-toolkit\/internet-fundamentals\/child-online-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"82\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Group.png\" alt=\"White right-pointing arrow icon on a transparent background.\" class=\"wp-image-93485\" style=\"width:30px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-noteworthy\">Noteworthy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org\/documents\/keeping-children-safe-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keeping children safe online UNICEF report<\/a><br \/><sub>[UNiCEF, January 2026]<\/sub><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weprotect.org\/global-threat-assessment-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Threat Assessment 2025<\/a><br \/><sub>[We Protect Global Alliance, December 2025]<\/sub><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/newsroom\/press-release\/unicef-and-gsma-unite-with-partners-to-launch-africa-taskforce-on-child-online-protection-to-safeguard-children-in-the-digital-age\/\">UNICEF and GSMA launch Africa taskforce on child online protection<\/a><br \/><sub>[GSMA, October 2025]<\/sub><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org\/innocenti\/reports\/childhood-digital-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Childhood in a digital world report launch<\/a><br \/><sub>[UNICEF, June 2025]<\/sub><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-featured-story\">Featured story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-banner-img-bg-1-col banner_img-bg-1-col_block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover banner_img-bg-1-col_container gsma-load-hidden\"><span 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She stands indoors in front of large glass windows, capturing the lively spirit of young people. In the background, someone in a black cap walks by a blurred TV screen.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jemima_ureport_532x300.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jemima_ureport_532x300.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Jemima_ureport_532x300-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading banner_img-bg-1-col_title\" id=\"h-why-is-online-safety-a-priority-for-me\">Why is online safety a priority for me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner_img-bg-1-col_blurb\"><br \/>Jemima Kasongo<br \/>U-Reporter<br \/>UNICEF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner_img-bg-1-col_button-contained\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/why-is-online-safety-a-priority-for-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>mPower Youth: Enhancing the lives of young people through mobile In an increasingly connected world, mobile operators play a key role in contributing to positive outcomes for children and young people in terms of their rights, development and well-being, while minimising any risks and adverse impacts that mobile services can pose. 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