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20% of kids receive inappropriate messages, 50% encounter sexual images – UNICEF report

November 20, 2024
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20% of kids receive inappropriate messages, 50% encounter sexual images – UNICEF report

On October 23d 2021, a little boy plays in the main square of San Pedro Sacatepéquez, San Marcos, Guatemala. Violence against children takes many forms. It can be physical, emotional or sexual. It happens in all countries and any setting – in a child's home, community, school and online. In some parts of the world, violent discipline is socially accepted and common. And for many girls and boys, violence comes at the hands of the people they trust – their parents or caregivers, teachers, peers and neighbours. UNICEF works with governments and partners worldwide to prevent and respond to violence against children in all contexts. We collaborate with governments across sectors – including health, education, the justice system, and other social services – and with partners in business, civil society, faith-based organizations and the media to prevent and respond to violence against children. At the national and local levels, our efforts strengthen laws and policies to improve public service delivery for children and families in their homes, communities and schools.  We also support parents and caregivers through parenting initiatives, while working with young people themselves to ensure their voices shape UNICEF programming. And we work with communities, too, to tackle harmful behaviours and social norms, advocating for social change that promotes safe environments. Photo edited: UNICEF blue wash

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A recent UNICEF survey has raised serious concerns about the safety of children online in Ghana.

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The study found that 20% of children aged 9 to 17 have received inappropriate sexual messages, while 50% have encountered sexual images.
Additionally, 40% of children reported feeling unsafe online.

In response, UNICEF developed a training manual on Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in 2017, aimed at better preparing police officers to tackle online exploitation.

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The organization has trained facilitators in various police schools across the country, with a recent workshop in Kumasi emphasizing the urgent need to address online child protection.

Mr. Eric Kwaku Mensah, Project Lead for Online Child Exploitation, highlighted the importance of incorporating cyber-hygiene practices into school curricula to safeguard children from online threats.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure law enforcement is equipped to handle digital safety concerns and foster a safer internet environment for Ghana’s youth.

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