Learn more about the Meta Safety Advisory Council
The Meta Safety Advisory Council is comprised of leading internet safety organizations from around the world. Meta consults with these organizations on issues related to online safety. Council members provide expertise, perspective and insights that inform our approach to safety.
Independence and Scope
Meta’s Safety Advisory Council is made up of independent online safety organizations and experts. Members provide expertise, perspective and insights that inform Meta's approach to safety. They do not act as spokespeople for Meta, and they are not responsible for, or to be held accountable for, review of every policy, product, tool, feature or company announcement. Nor is the Safety Advisory Council designed to examine topics or subjects that fall outside safety (e.g., algorithms, brand trust, artificial intelligence), except if and where there are points of intersection.
Funding
Meta may on occasion provide grants and funding in support of the mission and core objectives of various online safety organizations, including all the members of its Safety Advisory Council. Meta and the receiving expert or organization will be transparent about whether funding has been granted to an expert or organization. Safety Advisory Council members may refuse funding for any reason and it will not impact their membership on the Council.
Non-Disclosure Agreement
On occasion, when seeking the guidance of the Safety Advisory Council, Meta shares confidential information, such as information about future product launches, with the council’s members. Members sign a non-disclosure agreement. The agreement does not constrain the Safety Advisory Council’s members from openly expressing their broader views about Meta, no matter how critical, so long as they do not share confidential information.
Centre for Social Research (CSR)
Centre for Social Research (CSR) is an India-based nonprofit working on women's empowerment by conducting field research, providing capacity building and trainings, and advocating for legislative change. CSR actively uses social media to drive powerful social change campaigns and recently launched #SocialSurfing to train young people on safe, respectful and responsible usage of social media. Visit CSR at http://www.csrindia.org
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Childnet International
Childnet International is a UK-based charity working domestically and internationally to help make the internet a safe place for children and young people, enabling them to use interactive technologies safely and responsibly. Childnet International has developed a number of resources designed to help young people and parents assess and manage the risks they may encounter online. Visit Childnet International at http://www.childnet.com
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Connect Safely
ConnectSafely.org is a leading interactive resource on the internet for parents, teens, educators and everyone engaged and interested in online safety for youth. Visit Connect Safely at http://www.connectsafely.org
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Insight SA
Insight is group of experts working together to educate & empower children online, and promote and protect their rights. The organization works in multi-stakeholder partnership with institutions, industry, national governments, universities and NGOs worldwide to develop educational tools and services to empower young people as responsible digital citizens. Visit Insight SA at http://www.insight2act.net/
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iWIN
iWIN (Institute of Watch Internet Network) is a non profit organization created by Taiwan's Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act. Established in 2013, iWIN's mission is to protect the children and youth from harmful contents on the internet through promoting digital literacy and industrywide self-regulation. iWIN serves as a platform for stakeholders from partner NGOs, subject matter experts, industry and relevant government bodies to jointly create a safer and informed online environment. Visit iWIN at https://i.win.org.tw
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National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
The Safety Net Project of the US National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is a leader in online safety for survivors of domestic violence, dating abuse, cyber-stalking and harassment. Based in Washington DC, NNEDV represents coalitions against domestic violence in every US state and territory and works to address technology and safety with sister organizations worldwide. Visit NNEDV at http://nnedv.org
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Net Family News
NetFamilyNews.org, a project of The Net Safety Collaborative (TNSC), is a blog that documents developments in the digital technology and media young people love and use most. In addition to its writing and consulting work, the organization has advised social media companies on digital safety and literacy for nearly a decade. Visit Net Family News at https://www.netfamilynews.org/
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Netsafe
Netsafe is New Zealand’s independent, non-profit online safety organisation. Netsafe provides online safety education, advice and support for New Zealand internet users. Taking a technology-positive approach to the challenges digital technology presents, Netsafe works to help people in New Zealand take advantage of the opportunities available through technology by providing practical tools, support and advice for managing online challenges. Visit Netsafe at https://www.netsafe.org.nz
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PROJECT ROCKIT
PROJECT ROCKIT is Australia's youth-driven movement against bullying, hate and prejudice online. PROJECT ROCKIT is all about creating spaces where young people have access to respect, acceptance, creative expression and real social leadership. Since 2006, their workshops have helped young people celebrate technology, combat online hate and stand up to bullying instead of standing by. Through face-to-face workshops, an online curriculum and a digital program, 'PROJECT ROCKIT TV', hundreds of thousands of young people have been impacted and are mobilized to stand up and lead change. Visit PROJECT ROCKIT at https://www.projectrockit.com.au/
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SaferNet Brazil
SaferNet Brazil is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 that focuses on building research and social projects to combat Human Rights violations online. Working together with civil society, industry, the government and law enforcement authorities, SaferNet aims to make the internet a responsible and ethical environment that allows children and adults to create, develop and build social relationships, knowledge and citizenship in a safe manner. Visit Safernet Brazil at http://www.safernet.org.br/
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