To help search for a global solution through discussions, building awareness and mobilising action for the better protection of minors online, spiritual leader and humanitarian Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) participated in the Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities’ first forum, “Child Dignity in the Digital World.”
The forum took place in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, with its Executive Committee headed by His Highness Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of the United Arab Emirates.
At the forum, Amma delivered the Opening Address as part of a Call to Action by Faith Leaders, and participated in the Faith Leaders Summit, held at the landmark memorial monument Wahat Al Karama, wherein she and five senior faith leaders pledged their support for the Abu Dhabi Interfaith Declaration for Child Protection.
Amma also stressed the importance of parents inculcating spiritual values in their children in order to help them grow into healthy adults that have the self-control and compassion to always treat others with love and respect. More than 450 faith leaders from all religions participated in the event.