BTK President Dr. Ömer Fatih Sayan spoke at the “International Day of Girls in Information and Communication Technologies” events. President Sayan discussed the objectives of the event.
The “International Day of Girls in Information and Communication Technologies” event, hosted by the Information Technologies and Communication Authority, was attended by Minister of Family and Social Policies Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya, BTK President Dr. Ömer Fatih Sayan, and numerous girls along with their caregivers.
In his opening speech at the program, BTK President Sayan began by saying, “I am greatly pleased to host our very valuable girls and their educators in our institution on the occasion of this organization, which enables the implementation of the Cooperation Protocol signed between the Ministry of Family and Social Policies and our Institution last year.”
Emphasizing that as BTK, they want children and young people to acquire technological knowledge, accumulation, and equipment in the best way possible without losing their own culture and national and spiritual values, Sayan provided the following information: “The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), established in 1865 by 20 founding members including our country, one of the United Nations' specialized agencies, continues its activities with 193 member countries at present. The ‘International Day of Girls in Information and Communication Technologies’ initiative was adopted by a decision supported by all ITU member states at the Plenipotentiary Conference, ITU's highest authority. The aim is to enable young girls and women to evaluate existing career opportunities in the field of information and communication technologies, raise awareness on this issue, and achieve gender equality.”
President Sayan concluded his remarks by thanking Minister of Family and Social Policies Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya for the collaborations and advising the girls to develop themselves in the field of technology.
MINISTER KAYA: WE MUST PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM THE HARM OF THE DIGITAL WORLD
Speaking at the program, Minister of Family and Social Policies Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya began by expressing her satisfaction with the organization of the program. Emphasizing that children are the most valuable assets of the future, Minister Kaya said, “We all have great responsibilities to prepare them for the future. The healthy development of our children is gaining more importance every day. Information technologies make our lives easier but also bring some threats. This development affects the entire society, especially children, the most. We must provide education and raise awareness to protect them from the harms of the digital world. As a ministry, we attach great importance to protective and preventive studies regarding the safe use of the internet.”
Following the program, training on “Conscious and Safe Use of Information Technologies and the Internet” was provided to caregiver mothers and children.