TikTok hosts event with Safety Ambassadors to promote digital safety in Nepal
KATHMANDU: TikTok recently hosted a star-studded event in Nepal as part of its Safety Ambassadors Programme to raise awareness about digital safety.
With over 1 billion monthly active users globally, TikTok remains an entertainment platform dedicated to empowering its users. Lauded for its innovative and diverse community, another factor contributing to TikTok’s popularity is its emphatic focus on user protection and safety. The #SaferTogether campaign in Nepal is another step in this direction.
The event featured a panel discussion with some of Nepal’s most renowned content creators, including Oshin Sitaula, Parakram Rana, Manjita Manandhar (aka My Darling Food), Suhant Pradhan, Rastra Bimochan Timalsena, and Shree Pandey.
Addressing a full-house audience that included Nepal's creator community and journalists, the panellists discussed various aspects of digital safety, including misinformation, harassment and cyberbullying, and online scams. They advocated for responsible internet usage and safe content creation.
Guests were also provided with tips and guidelines on becoming good content creators by producing compelling content. During the Q&A session, the audience interacted with the creators and gained exciting insights into the challenges of content creation.
The campaign is part of TikTok’s goal to foster a safe and welcoming platform for its vibrant and diverse communities. With the #SaferTogether initiative, TikTok aims to create awareness about how users can take advantage of the various in-app safety features available on the platform. According to TikTok, user safety remains its top priority. The platform offers a centralised location for safety updates called the Safety Centre, which provides the latest information on all actions TikTok implements to continuously boost safety and security. The Safety Centre also contains tools and tips about TikTok’s safety features and measures, including the New User Safety Guide, Guide for Parents, resources on ensuring safety, and a thorough Privacy Guide. Furthermore, the Safety Centre is regularly updated to stay ahead of the curve and ensure proper guidelines are in place for users.
TikTok has a robust set of Community Guidelines to moderate inappropriate content and behaviour. With zero tolerance for harmful content that incites violence or violates its Community Guidelines, TikTok leaves no stone unturned to ensure the safety and well-being of its users.
The Safety Ambassadors Programme reinforces TikTok's commitment to digital safety in Nepal as the platform continues to combat the industry-wide issue of online and offline safety. The campaign also highlights TikTok's proactive efforts in educating users about safety, misinformation, and the power of authentic content.
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Its mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Johannesburg, Seoul, and Tokyo.
