World Citi Colleges (WCC) and WCC Aeronautical & Technological College (WCC ATC), through the International Affairs & Strategic Partnerships Office (IASPO), successfully hosted the World Citizen SDG Webinar, “Addressing Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC),” on November 24, 2025 via Zoom.
The webinar—anchored on SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and strengthened by SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)—brought together educators, researchers, and child-rights advocates from multiple countries across Asia and Europe. This global gathering reflects WCC’s unwavering commitment to promoting justice, safety, and dignity for every child, and advancing its vision of cultivating responsible, world-minded graduates.
Global Experts Call for Collective Action
Three distinguished speakers shared critical perspectives on combating OSEC—a growing global crisis in the digital age:
Dr. Moona Kanwal
Head, Software Engineering Department
Iqra University, Pakistan
“Human-in-the-Loop Safety: Ethical AI for Combating OSEC”
Dr. Kanwal emphasized how ethical, human-centered AI systems can reinforce early detection and prevention efforts, urging institutions to integrate responsible technology into child-protection strategies.
Dr. László Göcs
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
John Von Neumann University, Hungary
Keynote: “Child Protection in Cyberspace: Prevention, Detection, Cooperation”
Dr. Göcs highlighted the necessity of cross-border collaboration, policy coherence, and shared international frameworks to safeguard children in increasingly interconnected digital environments.
Dr. Siti Rokiah Siwok
Faculty of Education and Liberal Arts
INTI International University, Malaysia
“A Developmental Approach to Protecting Children from Online Sexual Exploitation”
Dr. Siwok underscored the need for holistic intervention—one that incorporates families, schools, and communities to enhance children’s resilience and awareness.
A Continuing Commitment to Building a Safer World
The webinar is part of WCC’s broader internationalization strategy—one that integrates global issues, human rights advocacy, and SDG-driven learning into the academic experience. As WCC continues its World Citizen SDG Webinars, the institution remains steadfast in shaping graduates who are equipped to respond to real-world global challenges.
