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KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation is launching a new course for older people aimed at teaching scam recognition through real-life examples.
Designed by seniors for seniors, Project KnowledgeNet is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing the impact of cyber fraud and online scams. Through advanced training technology featuring real-life scenarios and interactive learning tools, the course will prepare seniors to recognize and respond to digital threats effectively. Project KnowledgeNet will implement the latest AI technology to mimic real life email scenarios and test recognition of the phishing simulations and other types of online fraud.
Project Objectives
- Prevent Cybercrime Victimization: Equip seniors with essential skills to secure personal devices and information.
- Detect Cyber Threats: Highlight the sophistication of modern phishing scams and the importance of recognizing these threats.
- Respond to Cyber Frauds and Privacy Invasions: With fraud against seniors at an all-time high, we focus on empowering you to understand and assert you privacy rights and report incidents of cyber fraud.
This online self-paced course covers critical areas of cybersafety including:
- Device and Connection Security: Techniques to safeguard your technology.
- Personal Information Protection: Strategies to protect your personal details and accounts.
- Privacy Rights and Obligations: Insights into legal protections against cyber threats.
- Recognition and Reporting of Scams: Skills to identify scams and take action in case of fraud.
Each module connects theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world examples, making learning relatable and effective.
Register to join this Interactive Scam Spotting Email Course and complete it at your own pace – it will take about an hour in total.
Project KnowledgeNet is funded in part by the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), a federal grants and contributions program that aims to improve the lives of senior communities.
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A series of all ages events for older adults and seniors
Onmyplanet.ca and MediaNet / FLUX Media Gallery are proud to present this series of community discussion events about activism, inclusion and DIY community building, guided by the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults (55+).The series of events will take place on:
- Saturday Sept. 28th, 2024 11am-3pm at The James Bay Community School 140 Oswego St.Victoria, BC
- Saturday Oct. 26th, 2024 11am-3pm at The James Bay Community School 140 Oswego St.Victoria, BC
- Sunday Dec. 1st, 2024 11am-3pm at The Oaklands Community Centre #1 - 2827 Belmont Ave.Victoria, BC
As part of the Allies in Action Event Series, Onmyplanet.ca is compiling a list of 2SLGBTQIA+ Friendly Service Providers for Seniors in Victoria. If you would like to get your organization on the list, or if you’d like to have an information table at any of the Allies in Action Events, please fill out this registration form.
For more details and to register for these events, visit: https://onmyplanet.ca/allies-in-action-page/.
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Article reposted from Help Age International
In a momentous decision yesterday, August 13th, the United Nations member states adopted a significant resolution which will pave the way for a UN process to establish an international, legally binding instrument – a convention – to safeguard the human rights of older people.
This concludes the extensive work of the Open-ended working group on ageing (OEWGA) as the work passes on to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. This marks a pivotal step towards enhancing the protection of the human rights of older people globally.
14 years towards recognition
Established 14 years ago in New York, the OEWGA was tasked with scrutinising existing international human rights frameworks for older people. Its mandate included identifying gaps within this framework and proposing effective measures to address them.
After 14 long years, the OEWGA presented its recommendations, with one of the most noteworthy being the proposal for an international, legally binding instrument dedicated to safeguarding the rights of older people.
Going forward, this resolution will be presented for further consideration at the UN General Assembly in September. Member States will vote on whether the Human Rights Council should continue these discussions and start drafting a UN convention on the rights of older persons without further delay.
Key highlights of the resolution
The resolution acknowledges the comprehensive recommendations submitted by the OEWGA and urges pertinent UN bodies to give them further consideration.
Central to these recommendations is the initiation of processes to draft a UN convention on the rights of older persons. Such a convention would serve as a robust legal framework, ensuring that older people worldwide are accorded the dignity, respect, and protection they inherently deserve.
Next steps
The passing of this resolution marks the start of a critical new phase in our advocacy for older people’s rights. To keep the momentum going, we must:
- Engage with governments: Continue and strengthen dialogue with national governments to ensure they support the drafting of a UN convention.
- Collaborate with civil society: Work closely with civil society organisations to amplify our voices and prioritise older people’s needs in the convention process.
- Raise awareness: Increase public understanding of the importance of protecting older people’s rights and the impact a UN convention could have.
- Ensure inclusion: Guarantee that older people and their representatives are meaningfully involved in all discussions and decisions.
Looking ahead
This a pivotal moment, where the choices made in the coming months will define the future for future generations of older people. It is imperative that the momentum is sustained, ensuring that the voices and experiences of older people remain central to this process.
HelpAge International extends its heartfelt gratitude to all members of the HelpAge global network and other dedicated allies, especially the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP). Their persistent advocacy has been pivotal in reaching this milestone.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to collaborate with global partners, UN bodies, and older people themselves to realise the ambition of a comprehensive UN Convention. Together, we aspire to build a world where the rights of older people are not only recognised but protected.
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Are you an adult aged 65+ who has been targeted and/or victimized by fraud? If so, you are invited to participate in a study conducted by Dr. Joshua Wyman of King’s University College and Lyndsay Woolridge of the Ontario Provincial Police. The details of the research are as follows:
- One 45-to-60-minute interview about your experiences with fraud
- Can take place over the phone or online via video telecommunication software
- You will receive a $30 Amazon e-gift card for your participation!
To learn more or schedule an interview, please visit bit.ly/4dSNLzC or contact
Lyndsay Woolridge, Ontario Provincial Police, .
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By Heather Campbell Pope
Seventeen years ago, Evan Stark published his influential book on intimate partner abuse, urging lawmakers to criminalize coercive control, a devastating pattern of violence, intimidation, isolation and control that destroys a victim’s autonomy, self-esteem and sense of safety.
In Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life, the American sociologist and forensic social worker persuasively argues that while physical assault is an essential tactic of controlling partners, a standalone coercive control offence is needed because most of the harms they perpetrate are “invisible to the law.”
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