Safe to Learn, Ready to Lead – Virtual Solutions Session at 2nd World Summit for Social Development

This virtual Solutions Session took place alongside the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha 2025.

Hosted by: UNICEF/Safe to Learn, Plan International

Time and date: 8am EST, 4 November 2025

Event details

Access to quality education is vital for social integration and breaking the cycle of poverty. Yet, millions of children face violence in schools and online, with girls and marginalized groups most at risk. This event explores how digital technology and literacy can empower learners and close the digital divide while addressing the growing threats of cyberbullying and online violence. Through a gender-transformative lens, hear from ministries of education, experts and advocates on strategies to embed safe and inclusive digital literacy into education systems to ensure that every child can learn, lead, and thrive.

Topics

• Evidence-based solutions and scalable programmes that promote gender transformative digital literacy solutions
• Action pathways, including clear, practical steps for embedding safe, inclusive digital literacy within education systems.
• Ways to sustain progress following the Summit, through enhanced cooperation between governments, civil society, youth, and the private sector.

Speakers

• Catherine Flagothier, Programme Specialist, Safe to Learn
• Farida Ally, Global Partnership for Education, Youth Leader, Kenya
• Justin Fugle, Director of Policy, Plan International USA
• Rusprita Putri Utami, Head of Character Strengthening Center, Ministry of Education, Indonesia
• Tara Painter, Deputy Director of Education, Global Affairs Canada
• Aseel Soboh, Strategic Engagement Lead, Refugee Education Council
• Moderator: Gemma Wilson-Clark, Head of Safe to Learn/UNICEF