Agenda

Fanny-Carlotta Rotino is a Child Protection Specialist for the Child Online Protection (COP) initiative at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).  
Acting as ITU’s focal point and global project manager on child online protection, she manages global partnerships and programmes at ITU Headquarters and provides support to ITU regional offices around the world to introduce and improve prevention and response to online risks and harm for children.  
Prior to joining ITU, Fanny worked in both non-governmental and international organisations on child rights with a specific focus on child protection and child participation, intersectoral partnerships, and on sustainable development goals.  
Fanny holds a Master’s degree in international relations and peace and conflict studies from the Goethe University in Frankfurt a.M. with a specific focus on human rights and humanitarian aid. 

Julia is co-CEO of the Scort Foundation which is based in Basel, Switzerland. Before transitioning to the field of Sport and Development she worked in the healthcare sector upon completion of her master’s degree in Exercise and Health Sciences. Over the past 8 years, she has been dedicated to promoting social responsibility and partnership-based cooperation. Following her completion of further education in project management and obtaining a post-graduate degree in marketing and communication, Julia has coordinated numerous global projects striving to empower young adults to become active leaders and mentors to bring social change to their communities. 

Kirsty Burrows, Senior Manager, leads the IOC's newly established Safe Sport Unit which encompasses the fields of safeguarding and mental health.  This role is supported by the simultaneous undertaking her PhD on safeguarding and integrity in sport with Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK.
Prior to her position with the IOC, Kirsty was Managing Director of Sports Right Solutions and expert safeguarding consultant to a number of international sports organisations including the IOC and the International Cricket Council. Her work has placed her at the forefront of development of strategies and tools to embed holistic approaches to athlete welfare across the world of sport including as author of the IOC Safeguarding Toolkit (2017) and co-author of the IOC Mental Health in Elite Athletes Toolkit (2021). Kirsty is also an academic director of the IOC Certificate: Safeguarding Officer in Sport Programmme a member of the Council of Europe's Pool of European Experts in Sport, and (her favourite role) Mum to a fast-moving toddler.
 

Prior to his current role at the Office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence against Children, Mr. de Barra was Head of the Policy and Legislation Unit at the Irish Ombudsman for Children’s Office. He led the work of the Ombudsman for Children’s Office in providing advice to government and parliament on strengthening the legal framework for the protection of children’s rights. Mr. de Barra also previously worked in the Human Rights Unit of the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs.  

Kevin Doyle has been Safeguarding and Welfare Manager at the Irish Football Association since 2015. This role provides expert support to players, parents, staff and volunteers as well as leading a team of welfare officers for Northern Ireland underage international representative teams. Areas of expertise include policy development, risk assessment and management as well as coordinating the delivery of safeguarding training and education across youth football. 
Kevin has over 20 years of experience in criminal justice and social work in both community and custodial settings and is currently registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.

Arman Ansari is a student currently studying in grade 10. His primary interests are in technology and web development. However, when he is not busy with his studies or working on his latest project, he loves to travel and explore new places. Arman is a firm believer in the importance of respect and understanding for all cultures and religions, and he values following cyber-laws and being responsible online.

Arman has great admiration for Christiano Ronaldo, his idol, and follows his dedication and hard work both on and off the field. He is proud of his Nepali heritage and excited to see where his love for technology and travel will take him in the future. Arman is also a Child Representative at ITU and contributes to important discussions and initiatives related to technology and its impact on young people, which has informed him about many online cyber crimes, such as harassment and privacy leaks.

Besides his interest in technology, Arman is also a sports enthusiast and enjoys playing and watching various sports, especially football played by Christiano Ronaldo. He also has a keen interest in movies produced by Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and enjoys watching them in his free time. Another hobby of Arman is singing, which allows him to express his creativity and emotions. He also admires Robert Downey Jr, who played Ironman and considers him his favourite actor.

Arman is a well-rounded individual with a diverse set of interests and passions. He is excited to continue exploring new areas of interest and pursuing his goals both in and out of the classroom. Arman hopes to use his skills and experiences to make a positive impact on the world around him

Vuyo cekiso began her career as a social worker at Childline, an NPO based in Johannesburg which protects children from all forms of violence and creates a culture of children's rights in South Africa. She joined Skateistan as a Community Educator in 2018 and moved into the Program Officer position a year later.
 
In her role, she is responsible for supporting the team in implementing good quality programs, maintaining child protection and Safeguarding standards, incorporating trauma-informed programs and engaging the community.
 
She is passionate about child rights, advocacy and making safe spaces for children.