Belgium Queen urges victims to say "No" to cyberbullying
Xinhua,February 07, 2018 Adjust font size:
BRUSSELS, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- On Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, Queen Mathilde of Belgium broadcast a video on social networks and television from Laeken castle here, urging young people to say "no" to cyber bullying.
In Belgium, one in three children is confronted to frequent cyberbullying. After numerous meetings with experts, child victims of harassment and mediators of all ages, the Queen wanted to make a public commitment. She has been a well-known advocate against cyber bullying for many years.
In the video, the Queen urges young people to talk about their sadness or to denounce the harassment they witness: "I ask everyone to say 'no' to online harassment. Show solidarity with young people who are victims of harassment, and have the courage to talk about it."
She concludes her message with words not heard from a Queen: "Do not hesitate to tell the stalker that his attitude is out of place. You are the ones who are 'cool', not him."
Safer Internet Day is organised by the European Commission once a year. "A better Internet starts with you" is the slogan for the 2018 edition. Enditem