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📸 #EventHighlights | #TASI2025 | #WomenOnline At the Trust & Safety India Festival 2025, the panel “Strong & Seen: How Women Are Leading Learning, Enterprise, and Solidarity Online" presented by YouTube spotlighted the powerful ways in which women are using digital platforms to learn, earn, and lead. From telling untold stories to teaching millions, these women are transforming online spaces into hubs of creativity, knowledge, and community, all while navigating the challenges of visibility, safety, and representation. The conversation focused on how creator practices, civil society interventions, and policy frameworks can work together to expand digital opportunities and reduce online risks for women. 🌐 Panelists: 🔹 Iqra Choudhary, Member of Parliament, Kairana, Uttar Pradesh 🔹 lakshmi sharma, Co-Producer, Khabar Lahariya 🔹 Tanaya Narendra (FRSPH) (Dr. Cuterus), Content Creator & Educator, YouTube 🔹 Neha Agrawal, Founder, Mathematically Inclined 🎙️ Moderator: Aparajita Bharti, Founding Partner, The Quantum Hub Together, they reflected on what it means to be a woman in public digital spaces today and how visibility itself can be an act of leadership, learning, and solidarity. YouTube | Khabar Lahariya | The Quantum Hub (TQH) | Centre for Social Research India | Trust & Safety Forum #WomenLeadership #DigitalInclusion #CreatorsForChange #OnlineSafety #WomenInTech #DigitalEmpowerment #TrustAndSafety #TASIFestival #TASI2025

📸 #EventHighlights | #TASI2025 | #DigitalWellbeing Behind every safer online experience are the people who make it possible the Trust & Safety workers who moderate content, shape policies, and respond to crises in real time. At the Trust & Safety India Festival 2025, the panel “Well-being for Trust and Safety Workers” shed light on the mental health challenges, emotional resilience, and organizational responsibility essential to sustaining the people who sustain the internet. The conversation explored trauma-informed workplace design, wellness innovation, and how technology can help reduce exposure to harmful or distressing content. Panelists emphasized the urgent need for a culture of care, one that places human wellbeing at the heart of digital safety. 🧠 Speakers: 🔹 Swati Chawla, Director, Global Operational Wellness, TP 🔹 Ayush Verma, Senior Analyst, Resolver 🔹 Dr. Samir Parikh, Director, Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, Fortis Mental Health 🎙️ Moderator: Uma Subramanian, Co-Founder, RATI Foundation Together, they reminded us that safeguarding online spaces begins with safeguarding those who protect them. TP | Resolver Trust & Safety | Fortis National Mental Health Program | RATI Foundation | Centre for Social Research India | Trust & Safety Forum #TrustAndSafety #DigitalWellbeing #MentalHealth #TraumaInformedCare #OnlineSafety #WorkplaceWellness #TASIFestival #TASI2025

📸 #EventHighlights | #TASI2025 | #InnovationAndSafety At the Trust & Safety India Festival 2025, we had the honour of hosting S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in an insightful Fireside Chat with Karuna Nain, Advisor, Centre for Social Research. The conversation explored how India can balance technological innovation with user safety, as the country advances its digital transformation agenda. From AI governance and data protection to platform accountability and trust, the dialogue highlighted the importance of collaboration between government, industry, and civil society in shaping a secure and inclusive digital future. Together, the discussion reaffirmed a shared vision: a digital India that is not only technologically advanced, but also ethical, inclusive, and trusted by its users. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Centre for Social Research India | Trust & Safety Forum #DigitalIndia #Innovation #OnlineSafety #TrustAndSafety #TechPolicy #AIgovernance #ResponsibleInnovation #TASIFestival #TASI2025

📸 #EventHighlights | #TASI2025 | #TFGBVResponse At the Trust & Safety India Festival 2025, the panel “Responding to TFGBV: What’s Working and What’s Next” brought together leaders from India, France, and Australia to share how different regions are confronting the growing crisis of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). From policy reform and survivor support to platform accountability and legal action, panelists shared what’s working, and what still needs to change, to make digital spaces safer for women and marginalized communities. The discussion underscored how TFGBV, while manifesting differently across geographies, produces the same outcomes: silencing voices, limiting participation, and eroding trust online. Tackling it demands cross-sector collaboration, survivor-centered design, and international solidarity. 🌍 Panelists: 🔹 Shanley Clemot McLaren, Founder, #StopFisha 🔹 Barsha Chakraborty, Feminist Practitioner 🔹 Steven Biddle, Minister Counsellor, Department of Home Affairs, Australian High Commission 🎙️ Moderator: Caroline Humer, Co-Founder, Trust & Safety Festival Together, they emphasized that responding to TFGBV is not just about removing harm, it’s about reclaiming space, restoring confidence, and rebuilding trust online. #StopFisha | Australian High Commission, New Delhi | Centre for Social Research India | Trust & Safety Forum #TFGBV #OnlineSafety #GenderEquality #DigitalRights #TechForGood #TrustAndSafety #SurvivorCenteredDesign #DigitalJustice #TASIFestival #TASI2025

📸 #EventHighlights | #TASI2025 | #WomenInPublicLife At the Trust & Safety India Festival 2025, the Fireside Chat: “Advancing Women’s Voices in Public Life” celebrated the power and resilience of women who are redefining public discourse through digital platforms as leaders, journalists, creators, and human rights defenders. The conversation highlighted how technology, policy, and community engagement can come together to build an online ecosystem where women can participate fully, confidently, and safely. Speakers discussed structural barriers, online harassment, and the urgent need for cross-sector collaboration to strengthen women’s digital participation. They also shared examples of innovative approaches that help women harness the full potential of the internet, not only to connect and lead, but to shape narratives that drive social change. 💬 Speakers: 🔹 Bansuri Swaraj, Member of Parliament, Government of India 🔹 Jyoti Vadehra, Head, Online Safety and Wellbeing, Centre for Social Research India Together, they emphasized that amplifying women’s voices online is not only a matter of safety, it’s a cornerstone of inclusive democracy and digital empowerment. Government of India (GoI) | Centre for Social Research India | Trust & Safety Forum #WomenLeadership #DigitalInclusion #OnlineSafety #GenderEquality #WomenInTech #TrustAndSafety #EmpowerHer #TASIFestival #TASI2025

📸 #EventHighlights | #TASI2025 | #ChildCreators At the Trust & Safety India Festival 2025, the panel “Child Influencers in the Creator Economy” unpacked one of the most pressing questions of our digital age, how do we safeguard the rights and wellbeing of children in a world where influence itself has become a profession? As young creators build vast audiences and shape online culture, panelists explored the ethical, legal, and emotional complexities of monetizing childhood on social media, from advertising disclosures and data privacy to labor rights, consent, and parental responsibility. The discussion brought together voices from policy, advocacy, and the creator community, examining how India can craft frameworks that protect children’s digital futures while allowing creativity and self-expression to thrive. 🌐 Panelists: 🔹 Manisha Kapoor, CEO & Secretary-General, The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) 🔹 Anupriya Kapur, Digital Influencer and Life Coach 🔹 Kriti Trehan, Founder, Data & Co – Law & Policy Advisors 🔹 Anshul Tewari, Founder & CEO, Youth Ki Awaaz 🎙️ Moderator: barkha dutt, Award-winning Journalist, Anchor & Columnist Together, they called for stronger ethical guidelines, platform accountability, and public awareness to ensure that the creator economy remains empowering not exploitative for children. The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) | Data & Co - Law & Policy Advisors | Youth Ki Awaaz | Centre for Social Research India | Trust & Safety Forum #ChildSafety #DigitalEthics #CreatorEconomy #OnlineSafety #PolicyInnovation #DigitalRights #TrustAndSafety #TASIFestival #TASI2025

📸 #EventHighlights | #TASI2025 | #YouthOnlineSafety At the Trust & Safety India Festival 2025, the panel “Designing for Youth: Privacy, Protection, and Participation in the Digital Age” explored how we can create digital ecosystems that empower young people, while ensuring their privacy, protection, and wellbeing. As youth spend more of their lives online, panelists discussed how technology innovation, age assurance systems, and safety-by-design principles can work together to protect children’s rights without restricting their agency and expression. The conversation brought together experts from industry, advocacy, and youth leadership, examining how to balance freedom and safety in the design of online platforms, and how trust can be built not only with young users, but also with parents, educators, and communities. 🌐 Panelists: 🔹 Jeff Wu, Co-Founder and Chief Safety Officer, K-ID 🔹 Mitthat Hora, Program Officer, British Asia Trust 🔹 Vaishnavi J, Founder, Vys 🔹 Siddharth P., Co-Founder & Director, Rati foundation 🎙️ Moderator: Jyoti Vadehra, Head, Online Safety and Wellbeing, Centre for Social Research India Together, they reaffirmed that designing for youth means designing for the future, one where safety, privacy, and participation coexist in harmony. k-ID | British Asian Trust | Vyanams Strategies (Vys) | Centre for Social Research India | Trust & Safety Forum #DigitalWellbeing #OnlineSafety #YouthEmpowerment #PrivacyByDesign #ChildProtection #TrustAndSafety #DigitalInclusion #TASIFestival #TASI2025

📸 #EventHighlights | #TASI2025 | #DigitalFraudPrevention At the Trust & Safety India Festival 2025, the panel “Disconnecting Fraud and Enhancing Safety” examined how India can build a safer, more resilient digital ecosystem through stronger collaboration between government, industry, and technology providers. As online fraud continues to evolve in scale and sophistication, panelists discussed the need for intelligence-sharing mechanisms, user protection frameworks, and cross-sector coordination to counter emerging threats. They also reflected on how the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is reshaping accountability and transparency within India’s trust and safety landscape. The discussion underscored that combating fraud requires more than regulation, it calls for collective intelligence, proactive governance, and context-driven innovation. 🌐 Panelists: 🔹 Seema Jindal, Head of Public Affairs, Truecaller 🔹 Pushpendra Kumar Singh, Additional Secretary, TRAI 🔹 ACP Harmeet Randhawa, Delhi Police, CTF, Special Cell 🔹 Vidushi Chaturvedi, Lead Architect, Frontier Tech Hub, NITI Aayog 🔹 Suhel Daud, Legal Attaché, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi 🔹 Yannick Ragonneau, Cybersecurity Thematic Coordinator, EU Project ESIWA 🎙️ Moderator: Sumeysh Srivastava, Associate Director, The Quantum Hub Together, they highlighted that the future of digital trust lies in cooperation, not competition, ensuring that citizens, platforms, and governments work hand in hand to safeguard India’s digital future. Truecaller | Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) | Delhi Police | NITI Aayog | ESIWA+ (Enhancing the EU's Security Cooperation In & With Asia & the Indo-Pacific) | The Quantum Hub (TQH) | Centre for Social Research India | Trust & Safety Forum #OnlineFraud #CyberSecurity #DigitalSafety #TrustAndSafety #DataProtection #DPDPA #TechPolicy #PublicSafety #TASIFestival #TASI2025

📸 #EventHighlights | #TASI2025 | #DatingSafety At the Trust & Safety India Festival 2025, the Fireside Chat: “Dating and Safety” unpacked one of the most important yet often overlooked dimensions of digital trust: how to make online dating safer, more accountable, and rooted in respect. As online relationships become an everyday part of modern life, the conversation explored how platforms, policymakers, and civil society can work together to combat harassment, scams, and exploitation, while fostering consent, safety, and transparency in digital intimacy. Drawing on global learnings and India’s evolving digital realities, the discussion highlighted how policy frameworks, cultural change, and platform design must converge to create safer spaces for connection and expression. 💬 Speakers: 🔹 Yoel Roth, PhD, Vice President, Trust & Safety, Match Group 🔹 Dr. Ranjana Kumari, Director, Centre for Social Research 🎙️ Moderator: Nilanjana Bhowmick, Journalist Together, they emphasized that safer dating is not just a product feature, it’s a shared responsibility to build respectful, trust-based online relationships. Match Group | Centre for Social Research India | Trust & Safety Forum #OnlineSafety #DigitalTrust #DatingApps #ResponsibleTech #SafetyByDesign #GenderEquality #TASIFestival #TASI2025

📸 #EventHighlights | #TASI2025 | #TechAgainstTrafficking At the Trust & Safety India Festival 2025, the panel “Click to Protect: How Digital Platforms Can Disrupt Human Trafficking Networks” explored how technology can be a force for protection, not exploitation. While the fight against human trafficking takes place on the ground, digital platforms are increasingly becoming crucial allies in disrupting trafficking networks, strengthening early detection, and supporting survivor-centered interventions. The discussion highlighted how cross-sector partnerships, data-driven insights, and ethical platform governance can empower companies to take meaningful action, from identifying high-risk activity to collaborating with law enforcement and NGOs on prevention. 🌐 Panelists: 🔹 Neda Esser- Niazian, Group Director, Trust & Safety, Booking.com 🔹 Nick Dale, Director of Intelligence, Stop The Traffik 🔹 Amelia W., Legal Counsel for Human Rights, Booking.com 🔹 Lena Dasgupta Basu, Programme Manager, Child Protection, Child in Need Institute (CINI), ECPAT International 🎙️ Moderator: Hasina Kharbhih, Founder, Impulse NGO Network Together, they reinforced a powerful message: protecting people starts with protecting digital spaces and collaboration is our strongest defense against trafficking. Booking.com | STOP THE TRAFFIK | Child in Need Institute (CINI) | Impulse NGO Network | Centre for Social Research India | Trust & Safety Forum #HumanTrafficking #OnlineSafety #TechForGood #DigitalResponsibility #AIforSafety #TrustAndSafety #TASIFestival #TASI2025