Child Online Africa (COA) is a child-focused research and advocacy non-governmental organization that campaigns for/with children and young people and their families to influence policies and change practices that affect child welfare in Ghana and across Africa. We build partnerships with organizations and individuals to promote online safety by employing rights and evidence-based advocacy approaches to achieve sustainable outcomes. We are pacesetters in Ghana as well as other African countries where we operate on issues of Online Literacy and Safety, Menstrual Hygiene Management, and the General Well-Being of Children and Young People. The above activities we believe will endorse child online safety locally, foster an Africa Fit for Children and promote the Global Child Safety Agenda. Our work with Governments, Local and International Organizations, and individual technical experts seek to end all forms of individual, institutional, and systemic violence against children and young people. Resource Mobilization, Open Strategic Partnerships, Capacity Building, and Policy Advocacy have played key roles in our work. We strategically adopt mass education and provision of digital safety & empowerment education tools, violence prevention and response initiatives, advocacy and research to achieve our goals. We believe both local and international will effectively manage child internet access threats. The complexity of these challenges demands participatory policy development through an intersectional lens to ensure universal action and needed change in practices. Our policy advocacy consultations with the Ministry of Communication in Ghana have promoted Child Online Protection under a bigger Cyber Security framework resulting in mass awareness programs throughout Ghana. These actions have influenced Ghana’s status on the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Child Online Protection benchmarking.
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Misinformation and disinformation have long-term impacts on children, shaping their worldview, critical thinking, and trust in information. Prolonged exposure distorts their understanding of reality, fostering confusion and potential mistrust. #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #TruthInFocus Child Online Africa Africa Safer Internet Day Africa Week of Action for Child Online Protection Hike4TheChildOnline
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Historic Milestone for Child Online Protection in Ghana! On October 18, 2024, Ghana reached a significant milestone with the official launch of the National Child Online Protection Framework as part of activities to mark the National Cybersecurity awareness month. This groundbreaking initiative marks the operationalization of the country level interventions required by the International Telecommunication Union and WeProtect Global Alliance. l believe this will go a long way to safeguarding children in the digital space. Myself and the team would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the @Cyber Security Authority,its affiliates, and all stakeholders for their incredible efforts in supporting child online protection in our country. A special mention goes to Child Online Africa for the valuable input and contributions to this landmark framework, which has duly been acknowledged by the Authority. Your work continues to be crucial in shaping the discussion when it comes to the safety of children and young people. Making great strides with this framework also means drawing learning from forerunners like eSafety Commissioner 5Rights and of course some African dynamics from country level players like Nigerian Communications Commission #Rwanda #Mauritius #Kenya #South Africa etc This goes to firm up the clarion call to all players in the ecosystem—let’s unite and work tirelessly to bring the ideals of this framework to life and ensure that every child in Ghana can thrive in a secure digital environment. Download the document: https://lnkd.in/eAZGNF-7 #ChildOnlineProtection #NationalLevelStrategy #EndViolenceAgainstChildren #COPInitiative #ChildOnlineAfrica #Cybersecurity #Ghana Tech in Ghana MTN Telecel Ghana Child Online Africa Africa Safer Internet Day Africa Week of Action for Child Online Protection Hike4TheChildOnline ida jallow CK Bruce CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CCISO, ISMS LI Desmond Israel ESQ Zsuzsanna Rutai JD LLM Child Rights Connect Plan International World Vision Julie Inman - Grant
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"A little caution on the Net Is wise for those who still forget, But pity on the child – Who wanders through the data streams – This vast, unguarded maze of schemes – As if it were so mild!" ~ A dystopian ChatGPT rendition of Emily Dickenson's poem "A little madness in the Spring" (Poem 1356). It is naive to assume that the digital age organically promises a rosy future for our children. It is also counterproductive to presume that digital transformation has nothing to unfold but doom and gloom. Change is the only constant, and its outcome depends on how and when we address it. Inclusivity and urgency are two things that we need to address the safety and wellbeing of our children in this rapidly changing era of shifty zeros and ones. Collaboration and open-mindedness are a must if we're to guide and safeguard our children as they navigate the challenges affecting childhood in the digital world, including privacy concerns, cyberbullying, online harassment, exposure to inappropriate content, cybersecurity threats, and overall online safety. To this end, DCO presents to you "Safe Digital Space for Children" policy report, including recommendations aimed at ensuring a safer online environment for children. Explore the report and share your thoughts with us. https://lnkd.in/ez79Raum Alaa Abdulaal Nour Younis Maya Ayoub Dr. Syed Iftikhar Shah Ahmad BhinderKevin Muvunyi Nazreen Fazal Digital Policy Alert Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Child Protection Hub CHILD ONLINE PROTECTION UNICEF LOYAC Every Child Online Child Online Africa Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre #DigitalProsperity4all #ChildSafty #ChatGPT #EmilyDickenson #onlinesafety #DigitalEconomy #ChildProtection
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Children's rights in the digital space have yet to be fully addressed, and now the unique challenges posed by AI add new complexities. The importance of regulatory frameworks and industry practices in ensuring safe and secure digital interactions for young users cannot be overstated. #NiceNetNovember Child Online Africa
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AI applications, such as predictive models for school dropout rates, demonstrate how technology can address specific challenges faced by African children while promoting a more resilient educational framework. #NiceNetNovember Child Online Africa Africa Safer Internet Day Hike4TheChildOnline
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🌐Building a Safer Digital Future for Children: Pilot Training on Child Rights Protection. We wrapped up an insightful and impactful pilot trainer's training on Protection of Child Rights in the Digital Space in collaboration with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), UNICEF and Child Online Africa. Utilizing a comprehensive training manual, participants from the COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE (CHRAJ) and the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) explored effective ways to safeguard children’s rights online. Participants have been equipped with strategies to train other stakeholders on how to minimize digital risks for children and discussed practical tools and strategies to ensure children's rights on the internet for the next generation. Following this, a full round of training for CHRAJ and NCCE staff in all regions of Ghana will be conducted, advocating for stronger protections for children in the digital space.🌍 We are excited to see the ripple effect as these trained professionals share their newfound skills and knowledge. Together, we are building a safer future for our children online. #ChildRights #DigitalRights #ChildOnline #OnlineSafety #Childonlinesafety #Germancooperation
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AI systems collect vast amounts of personal data, making children vulnerable to privacy breaches, identity theft, and targeted advertising without their understanding. #NiceNetNovember Child Online Africa Africa Safer Internet Day Hike4TheChildOnline
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By 2030, Africa's workforce will include 375 million young people. AI training initiatives are crucial to equip them with necessary skills, ensuring they thrive in a technology-driven job market. #NiceNetNovember Child Online Africa Africa Safer Internet Day Hike4TheChildOnline