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Teachers’ Perception of Online Child Safety: A Call for Urgent Intervention
The increasing digital presence in children’s lives necessitates a proactive approach to online safety. Recognizing this urgent need, the International Foundation for Digital Child (IFDC)…
Online Child Protection Advocates: A Digital Safety Initiative in Sri Lanka
Young girls and vulnerable children—whether due to social, economic, or other factors—are highly susceptible to online child sexual abuse and other forms of harm. Not…
Perceptions of Online Child Sexual Abuse
The internet has become an integral part of daily life, offering children opportunities for learning, communication, and entertainment. However, it also presents significant risks, particularly…
Understanding grooming
In today’s digital era, where access to technology has become widespread, especially in countries like Sri Lanka, where mobile phone penetration is rapidly increasing, it…
Psychological toll of online child sexual abuse: Call for rights-based approaches
Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, recently highlighted a crucial, yet often overlooked issue: the…
The Fight Against Online Child Sexual Abuse: Insights from the WeProtect Global Alliance’s 2024 Summit
In December 2024, experts, advocates, and policymakers gathered in Abu Dhabi for the WeProtect Global Alliance’s 2024 Global Summit, co-hosted by the Ministry of Interior…
Navigating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the Digital Age
Recently, Children and Screens hosted an enlightening webinar titled "ADHD, Children, and Digital Media," featuring a panel of experts, including psychologists, digital addiction clinicians, psychiatrists,…
Promoting Digital Wellness: Nurturing Positive Relationships with Technology
According to a study conducted by UNICEF in Sri Lanka in 2020, approximately 69% of children in Sri Lanka are accessing the internet, and many…
Preventing Internet Abuse: Safeguarding Children Online?
One of the most common forms of internet abuse is cyberbullying, which refers to the use of technology to harass, intimidate, or humiliate someone. Cyberbullying…
Is social media essential for your kids?
One of the most significant consequences of children's social media addiction is its impact on mental health. The lack of face-to-face interaction, constant comparison to…
From Amara’s Mountain to the World: Children’s Rights and Climate Change
According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), children have the right to grow up in a secure and healthy…