Geneva / Dubai / New Delhi…October 27, 2025 : The World Digital Detox Day (WDDD) — a non-profit global humanitarian
mission addressing the escalating mental health and digital safety crisis — has
been honoured with the Global Peace Award in Dubai by the Global Peace
Institute (UK) and Global Peace Organisation, in collaboration with Impact Hub
UAE.
Founded and led by Dr. Rekha Chaudhari (India), WDDD
has become the world’s largest digital wellness and peace movement, active in
78 countries and engaging over 8.5 million individuals, educators,
institutions, and wellness leaders globally.
WDDD advocates for digital fasting, smartphone-free
childhood, and ethical digital behavior, positioning digital mental health and
human attention as fundamental global peace rights in the AI-driven era.
This year, WDDD received institutional recognition
from the Supreme Court of India, as well as global wellness leaders and
educational entities, all acknowledging the urgent need for age-gated digital
access and stronger child protection laws, reinforcing the demand for global
policy reform.
“Digital overload is one of the greatest public health
and peace threats of our time. Social media and smartphones are silently
controlling the future of our youth,” said Dr. Rekha Chaudhari. “We have
entered an era where digital peace is global peace — and protecting childhood
is a moral and planetary responsibility. If we do not act now, the future will
be dangerous — every household will face mental health disorders in the next
generation. The crisis has already begun.”
World Digital Detox Day is officially observed every
year on December 10, inviting individuals, schools, and governments to
participate in Digital Fasting — a structured pause from devices to restore
mental clarity, family bonds, and conscious tech ethics.
WDDD is actively working with UN bodies, WHO
frameworks, national ministries, and global CSR leaders to make digital
well-being a policy priority — not just a personal choice.
