The Internet is increasingly becoming a dangerous place for children and young people whose online profiles often attract sexual predators, scammers and pedophiles, a reason for which Child Online Africa – COA promotes child protection, child wellbeing and digital literacy. The essence of what we do is to warn that personal information posted or used… Continue reading Keep Your Online Profiles Anonymous
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J Initiative Launches New Identity
Child online safety advocacy organization, J Initiative has changed its identity to Child Online Africa (COA). The change is to reflect its continental focus and multi-country agenda, as well as to reflect the growing demand and interest in its services in the area of child online protection, child well-being and Digital literacy on the African… Continue reading J Initiative Launches New Identity
Tax on Sanitary Pad is Violence Against Girls
“We must remain committed to preserving the rights and dignity of our adolescent girls because ignoring their menstrual hygiene needs is a violation of their rights: leaders need to find practical, holistic and cost-effective solutions that would ensure even the least fortunate have access to clean and safe sanitary solutions” Margaret Kenyatta – The first… Continue reading Tax on Sanitary Pad is Violence Against Girls
Make Sanitary Pads Zero Tax
“We must remain committed to preserving the rights and dignity of our adolescent girls because ignoring their menstrual hygiene needs is a violation of their rights: leaders need to find practical, holistic and cost-effective solutions that would ensure even the least fortunate have access to clean and safe sanitary solutions” Margaret Kenyatta – The first… Continue reading Make Sanitary Pads Zero Tax
Child Online Safety Update From Facebook
Our mission is to build partnership with individuals and organizations if possible to bring about the desired result in the interest of children and young people. We are excited to bring to the notice of the general public updates on child safety from FACEBOOK in ensuring that young people of the right age are adequately… Continue reading Child Online Safety Update From Facebook
Impact of Bad Menstrual Hygiene Practices on Girls’ Education
Menstruation is still seen as an embarrassing, shameful, and dirty process in most parts of the world, especially Africa. There are many taboos around this natural phenomenon which leave most adolescent girls unprepared for their periods and misinformed on how to manage them. This promotes the practice of unsafe menstrual hygiene practices which may lead… Continue reading Impact of Bad Menstrual Hygiene Practices on Girls’ Education
The Irony of Data Privacy in Ghana
Data privacy, also referred to as information privacy, is the aspect of information technology (IT) that deals with the preparedness of an organization or individual to decide what data about him/her in a computer system can be shared with third parties. The Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the legislation which has replaced the Data… Continue reading The Irony of Data Privacy in Ghana
J Initiative Pledges to Support National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2018 as a Champion
[Oct 1-31st] — J Initiative (JI) has become a Champion of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2018.From today JI has joined a growing global effort among businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations and individuals to promote the awareness of online safety and privacy. A multi-layered and far-reaching campaign held annually in… Continue reading J Initiative Pledges to Support National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2018 as a Champion
AU Commission Needs To Do More On Child Online Protection & Safety
The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child mandates States “… to protect children from all forms of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.” Although this Charter was adopted since 1990, Africa has fallen quite short of this goal. Child Online abuse pervades all States on the continent and it is important for… Continue reading AU Commission Needs To Do More On Child Online Protection & Safety
Attitudinal Change Towards MHM: The Way Forward for Ghana
“Empowering women and girls for a good menstrual hygiene” is the theme for the menstrual hygiene day 2018. Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is one of the focus areas of J Initiative’s programmes dubbed the Happy School Girl Project (HSGP). The UN believes 1 in 10 girls in sub-Saharan Africa miss school during their period-thus missing… Continue reading Attitudinal Change Towards MHM: The Way Forward for Ghana