TikTok Launches Global Youth Council to Promote Safety and Well-Being among Adolescents

TikTok has recently established its global Youth Council, a new initiative aimed at promoting the safety and well-being of adolescents on the platform. The council is made up of 15 users between the ages of 15 and 18 from various countries, who work together to provide insights on creating a safe and inclusive environment on TikTok.

TikTok’s goal is to enhance security on the platform, allowing young people to express themselves freely while feeling safe. To achieve this, the social network offers tools such as Family Synchronization, which allows parents to link their accounts with their children’s to access privacy settings, apply content filters, and set usage limits.

The Youth Council collaborates with online security agency Praesidio Safeguarding to represent different communities and countries where TikTok is used. During their meetings, they discuss priorities for the year, focusing on promoting well-being and inclusion among young users. They address issues such as redesigning the TikTok Youth Portal, improving information about complaints and account blocking, and enhancing educational campaigns to promote media literacy.

The launch of the Youth Council follows a global study conducted in collaboration with ConnectSafely involving thousands of adolescents and their guardians. The study emphasized the importance of young people having a voice in shaping online platforms, prompting TikTok to create opportunities for collaboration with its users.

By working closely with the Youth Council and listening to their feedback, TikTok aims to create a safer and more inclusive environment for all its users. Initiatives like educational campaigns and media literacy efforts demonstrate the platform’s commitment to combatting misinformation and ensuring a positive experience for young people on TikTok.