PHNOM PENH (XINHUA) – Cambodia yesterday launched guidelines on online child protection to ensure a safe and positive online experience for all children.
Undertaken by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, with support from the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the guidelines aim to encourage industries within the sector to prevent and respond to current and emerging harms posed by the use of technology in a timely manner.
“Children are spending more time online than ever before. Growing up online offers limitless opportunities. But with this come serious risks,” said UNICEF Cambodia Representative Will Parks.
“Cyberbullying and other forms of peer-to-peer violence can affect young people each time they log in to social media or instant messaging platforms. Most alarming is the threat of online sexual exploitation and abuse,” he said.
