The Covid-19 pandemic impacts individuals and societies and therefore many areas rely more than ever on the technology. Criminals also see the opportunity to adapt to the changes that occur in society and in relation to their potential victims and, as the pandemic didn’t disappear overnight, they also shifted their criminal activities to the online world.

Children are also vulnerable to the increasing online threats being more present on the Internet given that also school classes are conducted remotely.

According to Europol’s Director, Catherine De Bolle, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation detected increased online activity by "those seeking child sexual abuse material" in these times of coronavirus pandemic.

The webinar, organised by the Council of Europe and held on the 28 May 2020, aims at presenting the international legal standards and related support regarding operational cooperation and capacity building provided by international organizations to criminal justice authorities to properly address challenges on OCSEA.

It may also serve as an awareness raising session and an alarm signal in relation to the online dangers that lurk and might affect children worldwide.

During the webinar participants are encouraged to share best practices and experiences on tackling OCSEA cases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Relevant links:

• Registration to the webinar
• Website: Cybercrime