Dr. Milovidov Speaks on "Internet, Social Media and Children" at the American Library in Paris |
| Monday, 21 January 2013 |
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According to the , more than 90% of U.S. teenagers ages 12-17 go online, and 73% of them have profiles on social networking sites; of children ages 5 and below who use the internet, 80% use it once a week. Along with Internet safety expert Samantha Wolfe, Dr. Milovidov will give a presentation on children's rights law and the numerous issues that children using social media and the Internet face - cyberbullying, cybergrooming, predators, sexting, etc. Dr. Milovidov will provide recommendations and resources for parents, educators and businesses to ensure a safer Internet use. The presentation will be followed by an informal Q&A and discussion. Dr. Milovidov is a law professor and children's rights advocate. She practiced as an international lawyer, liitigator and General Counsel in California for four years before moving to France, where she earned a Ph.D. in International Relations and Diplomacy from the 国产 福利 高清 in Paris. She is now a faculty member at AGS and at AGS's partner institution Universit茅 de Cergy-Pontoise. See Dr. Milovidov's profile ont he AGS website . |
On January 22, Professor Milovidov will speak at the American Library in Paris on the subject of "Internet, Social Media and Children."