Safernet Brasil

At that time, it was urgently necessary to provide an effective, consistent and lasting response to the serious problems related to the misuse of the Internet: the practise of crimes and violations against human rights. Solicitation, production and large-scale dissemination of images related to child sexual abuse, racism, neo-nazism, religious intolerance, homophobia, incitement to crimes against life and cruelty against animals are examples of cyber crimes witnessed on the Internet.

However, Brazil has a lack of concrete policies and actions that could help to cope with these complex matter, which involves economic, social and cultural factors, with implications in the fields of ethics, morality, education, health, law, public safety, science and technology.

Once SaferNet Brazil was established, the organization became a national reference in the struggle against crimes and violations of human rights on the Internet and has been strengthened due to the national and international capacity for mobilization, the production of content and technology for the struggle against cyber crimes and the co-operation agreements signed with government institutions such as the Federal Public Ministry.

Through the dialogue, SaferNet Brazil leads the search of solutions together with the Civil Society, the Internet Industry, the Federal Government, the Federal Public Ministry, the National Congress and Police authorities.

Our goal is to transform the Internet in a responsible and ethical environment, that allows children, youngsters and adults to create, develop and build social relationships, knowledge and citizenship in a safe manner.