It is not easy to define “violence” or ‘abuse’ against children because children’s rights is violated in so many different ways depending on the context and culture. Children may suffer physical, emotional or sexual abuse and their rights may be violated through social media/Internet, in a family, an institution, a school, community or faith setting.… Continue reading Safeguard The Rights of Children Now!
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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
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
Child Protection in Ghana: Much Ado About Nothing?
After years of advocacy in child online protection, it has become pretty obvious that a lot of people do not see its relevance in child well-being. It has also become so clear that adults in general are ignoring the consequences and the downsides actions and innovations by them have on children and young people. It… Continue reading Child Protection in Ghana: Much Ado About Nothing?