Digital Age

The Digital Age and its Impact on Child Rights and Online Violence

As technology continues to evolve and take center stage in our daily lives, more and more young people are taking to the internet as a means of connecting with others, gaining information and entertainment, and expressing themselves. Unfortunately, with this newfound avenue for communication comes a new challenge involving child rights and online violence. The virtual world has unfortunately become a haven for bullying, exploitation, and even cyber crimes. There is need to recognize the significant impact of the digital age on child rights and online violence and take appropriate measures to prevent online violence and promote child safety.

5 Ways To Help A Person Going Through Gender-Based Violence

Gender-based violence (GBV) affects millions of people across the globe in a multitude of ways. While progress has been made to reduce it, many are still suffering and need our help. Whether you have someone close who is struggling with GBV or wish to get involved on an advocacy level – there’s plenty we can do as individuals to support those affected by this horrible crime. We must first remember that for real breakthroughs occur, survivors must be willing and able to empower themselves too. Check out five powerful ideas that could make a difference when fighting gender-based violence.