Amman: The Ministry of Education has commenced the second phase of its Cybercrime and Bullying Awareness Project in Schools, focusing on educating students about the risks associated with cybercrime and the importance of digital security in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The launch event was spearheaded by Munib Tashman, Director of the Queen Rania Al Abdullah Center for Education and Information Technology, who emphasized the necessity of teaching students to handle information online with caution.
According to Jordan News Agency, the initiative is a collaborative effort implemented in partnership with the National Committee for Women's Affairs and the "My School" initiative, with support from the Cypriot Embassy in Jordan. The launch ceremony took place at Rufaida Al-Aslamiya Secondary Mixed School for Girls in the Sahab district. Tashman highlighted that the training workshops are designed to shield students from the dangers of social media and address their social, moral, and behavioral challenges. He expressed gratitude to all supporters for their contributions toward achieving the initiative's objectives.
Cypriot Ambassador to Jordan, Sevag Avedissian, underscored the significant attention the project is receiving due to the sensitivity and severity of cybercrime and cyberbullying issues. He pointed out that these challenges are global phenomena and commended the project's collaborative approach as a key factor in ensuring its success.
During the project's first phase, which was implemented in 30 public schools across Jordan's three regions, 85 educational staff members, including teachers and counselors, were trained. Additionally, 1,200 students and scouts participated in awareness-raising sessions conducted as part of the initiative's awareness activities.