TikTok unveiled its inaugural Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council on August 21, 2024
This initiative is part of TikTok’s ongoing efforts to foster a secure online environment and comes alongside the expansion of the #SaferTogether community education campaign, which aims to educate users about the platform’s community guidelines and safety features.
The newly established Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council brings together a diverse group of experts, including academics, content creators, and policy specialists from across the continent.
These members will work closely with TikTok to address regional safety concerns, develop forward-looking policies, and anticipate future challenges.
Key Members of the Safety Advisory Council:
Valiant Richey, TikTok’s Global Head of Outreach and Partnerships Trust and Safety, highlighted the importance of including African voices in the platform’s safety strategies.
“With the launch of the Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council, we are demonstrating our commitment to including expert African voices in our Trust and Safety work,” he said.
In tandem with the advisory council’s launch, TikTok is expanding its #SaferTogether campaign, which seeks to engage the community actively in promoting platform safety.
The campaign includes workshops, social media outreach, and partnerships with key stakeholders to raise awareness about the importance of following TikTok’s community standards.
Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, Director of Government Relations & Public Policy for Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasised the shared responsibility of maintaining safety on the platform.
“The community empowerment campaign highlights the importance of safety being a shared responsibility,” he noted.
Impact of the #SaferTogether Campaign in Sub-Saharan Africa:
