Indigenous advocates say culture is safety for children. But proposals in Queensland and the Northern Territory could weaken that link In Melissa’s* five-bedroom home, with a large backyard granny flat, space is at a premium. It has to be. Over the years she has made room for her brother’s children and teenage foster kids and …
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 …
