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7to increasing the public perception and reality that offenders would be caught was alsoemphasised, along with the need for more effort to be dedicated to diversifying the technologyto protect children. Increasing the protection of children while expanding accessto ICTs was specifically included in the Tunis agenda for the Information Society fromthe World Summit on the Information Society hosted by Tunisia in 2005. The agendareaffirmed the importance of “incorporating regulatory, self-regulatory, and other effectivepolicies and frameworks to protect children and young people from abuse andexploitation through ICTs into national plans of action and E-strategies.” 180From the expert meeting hosted by ECPAT, Bangkok, and also at the Study’s RegionalConsultations in the East Asia and Pacific region and in the Middle East and NorthAfrica region, it was noted that agreement is lacking within and between countries ondefinitions, laws and perceptions of what is acceptable regarding ICTs and their content.181 Some countries allow sexualised images of children within mainstream media,or permit the publication of images of abuse. There is a need for campaigns to supportparents and adults to provide better understanding of ICTs, and the supervisionof children and young people who use them. The vast potential for ICTs to spreadpositive and useful messages, including pubic advocacy and education, is also generallyunder-studied and underutilised. There is also a need for greater attention tostrong international and national standards, and greater cross-border cooperation inthe implementation of these standards (see Table 7.3).315Violence against children in the community