Moldovan Association of ICT Companies, the new partner of “La Strada” in promoting digital safety

The International “La Strada” Center and the Moldovan Association of ICT Companies (ATIC) signed a cooperation agreement today, July 11, 2025, to promote online safety for children and women.

The signed document formalizes the partnership between the two institutions, based on complementary visions: on one hand, protecting the rights of children and women in the digital environment, and on the other, promoting responsible digital transformation for the benefit of citizens.

The agreement was signed by Elena Botezatu, Executive Director of the International “La Strada” Center, and Irina Oriol, Executive Director of ATIC, who reaffirmed the shared commitment of their institutions to collaborate in a structured manner to develop and implement a series of joint initiatives aimed at strengthening the safety of children and women online and supporting the creation of a safe and responsible digital space.

These initiatives include the implementation of joint projects and activities in digital education, awareness campaigns, advocacy efforts, and training sessions focused on preventing and combating online risks. Additionally, both parties commit to promoting child-friendly and secure digital solutions and supporting the development of regulatory frameworks for the protection of children in the virtual environment. The partnership will also contribute to strengthening mechanisms for identifying and reporting abusive content involving children, including through the involvement of ATIC member companies and the use of innovative technologies. Furthermore, the operation of the Child Abuse Material Reporting Service will be supported, along with the organization of events, workshops, and courses dedicated to raising awareness about risks associated with the digital environment, among others.

“This partnership holds special strategic value for us. We are glad that the private sector, especially IT companies, will join us in one of our key missions: making the internet safer for children and women. We are confident that by combining our social expertise with the technological know-how of our colleagues at ATIC, we will make concrete and valuable progress in this direction — and indeed, we succeed when we work alongside dedicated professionals” said Elena Botezatu.

Similarly, ATIC’s Executive Director, Irina Oriol, emphasized the importance of institutional collaboration in building a safer online environment, reiterating that the involvement of industry companies will undoubtedly accelerate this process.

The International “La Strada” Center appreciates ATIC’s openness, as a unifying platform for the ICT sector in the Republic of Moldova, to integrate online safety into the digital transformation agenda aimed at benefiting citizens. This shared vision makes the partnership established today both possible and welcome, focused on creating a safer internet for its most vulnerable users — children.

The agreement is valid for a period of three years and provides clear mechanisms for cooperation, responsibility, and progress monitoring.