Innocence in Danger – this became the code name for a Movement of concerned citizens and specialists in child safety on the Internet, who met at UNESCO to organize action groups and sensitization fora in anticipation of the tenth anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The movement is worldwide and open to those who have expertise or resources to contribute to making the Internet safe for children. The meeting was presided by Ms Homayra Sellier, nominated by Federico Mayor, UNESCO's Director-General, as President of the International Action Committee.   Sir Peter Ustinov, actor, recounts the need to break the silence on paedophilia so that children and parents understand the problem. Interviewing is Jacques Danois, Secretary-General AMADE, World Association of Friends of Children, journalist and representative of Her Royal Higness the Princess of Hanover. So far, she has brought together National Action Committees in Switzerland under Ms Sophie Midy and Ms Valery Wertheimer, both active in supporting child safety and child care organizations; in Monaco under Jacques Danois, Secretary-General of the World Association of the Friends of Children, and Jean-Michel Folon, artist; in France under Georges Ronand; in Belgium under Gabrielle Lefevre, Editor of le Soir Illustré; in the United States of America under Parry Aftab, Executive Director of Cyberangels; in Argentina under Ms Silvia Bacher, educational media specialist. In response to the Declaration and Action Plan adopted by experts at the UNESCO meeting on Sexual Abuse of Children, Child Pornography and Paedophilia on the Internet 18-19 January 1999, this working session discussed in concrete terms ways to protect children online through the creation of a global website of information and contacts on child safety; preparation of educational materials for children, parents and teachers; strengthening legislation on crimes against children. In supporting the measures to strengthen legislation, Ms Martine Brousse, Secretary-General of Voix de l’Enfant, said "In some countries, actions we consider offensive, like sale of children, prostitution and paedophilia are not defined as crimes in the criminal code." Sir Peter Ustinov remarked that "Often, law follows behind justice, many times too far behind!" While only 5% of today’s children have access to the Internet, several stressed that action must be taken now to prepare children and families for the hazards on the Internet. "As whole societies , and especially children, enter the new world of the Internet, they also have to know the new rules," urged Silvia Bacher who annually introduces some 10,000 primary and secondary students to producing messages in the media. "We want the children to learn to use the Internet and benefit from it, but safely!" said Parry Aftab, a cyberlawyer; Dr Aftab is preparing a feasibility study for a ‘helpline’ for children using both the Internet and telephone. A major observation shared by all was the need to join forces, share information and resources and bring to bear each person’s and each institution’s unique expertise.        Contact:Choy Arnaldo, UNESCO, Communication Division