Child Safety

Punjab’s digital governance model under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has achieved a major international milestone as the Punjab Safe Cities Authority’s (PSCA) flagship initiative, “Mera Pyara” (Virtual Center for Child Safety), secured recognition as a Champion Project at the WSIS Prizes 2026, organized under the auspices of the United Nations. According …

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Groups claim game platform’s design and business model conflict with children’s developmental needs. Online child safety campaigners including Jonathan Haidt, the bestselling writer on the mental health impacts of social media, have called on the Trump administration to investigate Roblox, the booming gaming and chat platform used by 150 million people daily, including a large number of under-13s. …

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The European Commission has preliminarily found that Meta may be in breach of the Digital Services Act over how Facebook and Instagram handle access by users under 13. The finding focuses on whether the company has “diligently” identified, assessed and mitigated systemic risks to minors. According to the Commission, Meta’s safeguards do not effectively enforce its stated …

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Discover how Jalandhar’s Project CHETNA is transforming school education by integrating life skills, digital literacy, and civic awareness, preparing students for real-world challenges. India’s school education system has traditionally prioritised academic outcomes, often equating merit with examination performance. However, administrative experience at the district level increasingly reveals a persistent gap between academic knowledge and practical …

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On the occasion of Emirati Children’s Day, Salama Al Ameemi, Director-General of the Family Care Authority (FCA), underscored the importance of empowering children to access digital knowledge safely and responsibly by raising awareness of online risks and providing the necessary support and guidance to children and their families. Salama said, “In line with this year’s …

Educating child on Internet safety a must: FCA Read More »