ActionAid Palestine to Organize Cyber Security Training for Youth

Bethlehem – Occupied Palestinian Territories – The Global Platform Palestine of ActionAid Palestine (AAP), has concluded a training program on digital security in collaboration with 7amleh – The Arab Center for the Advancement of social media.

The training targeted 19 young people from various governorates of the West Bank. It lasted for three days, in the platform’s headquarters in Bethlehem.

This training aims to enhance digital awareness among youth and equip them with the necessary tools to protect their personal data and online security, especially during emergency situations.

The training program covered several key topics, including the concept of information security. Participants were trained on the best  practices, tools, and measures used to protect systems, data, and networks from various cyber threats, as well as internal threats and  how to prevent them. They were introduced to the policies governing them along with their potential consequences.

Additionally, the training addressed cyberattacks by presenting real-life examples, discussing attack methods and their impacts, and exploring the defense strategies used to counter them.

The training also covered the security of social media platforms and user accounts, safe browsing methods on the internet, as well as mobile security and the importance of protecting data stored on smartphones and laptops.

Additionally, it addressed how to secure WiFi networks and avoid the risks associated with connecting to public WiFi hotspots.

The training also addressed social engineering and cyber threats, where participants learned about the techniques hackers use to exploit personal information and how to prevent such attacks. Additionally, the role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity was discussed, along with the best approaches to dealing with blackmailers and hackers, and the relevant authorities to contact when facing such threats.

The program also explored the impact of technology on human behavior and psychological  well-being, as well as safe digital interactions.

The training employed a variety of educational methods, including presentations, interactive videos, hands-on exercises, real-life simulations, and educational games using the Kahoot platform to maximize participant engagement and learning.

Participants expressed their satisfaction towards  the training, highlighting the valuable knowledge and skills they gained.

About ActionAid International

ActionAid International is a global federation working with over 41 million people living in more than 72 of the world's poorest countries. We envision a world characterized by justice and sustainability, where every individual has the right to a dignified life and freedom, and a world free from poverty and oppression. We strive to achieve social justice, gender equality, and eradicate poverty.

ActionAid Palestine began its work in Palestine in 2007 to strengthen the resilience of the Palestinian people, believing in their right to enjoy freedom, justice, and self-determination. ActionAid Palestine implements several programs through its engagement with Palestinian communities and youth and women’s groups, aiming to empower women and youth and enhance their active civil and political participation to understand their rights and undertake collective action to address the rights violations resulting from the prolonged occupation, in addition to improving their leadership capacity and practicing their citizenship in holding authorities and other duty bearers accountable.

For more information, please contact:

Riham Jafari 

Communication and Advocacy Officer at ActionAid Palestine 

Email: Riham.Jafari@actionaid.org