Topic: Online Sexual Abuse
One in five older children in Philippines suffer online sexual abuse, study says
March 12, 2024 · By Rebecca Ratcliffe South-east Asia correspondent for www.theguardian.com
One in five older children in Philippines suffer online sexual abuse, study says One in five children aged between 12 and 17 were subjected to grave instances of online sexual abuse while using the internet in the Philippines in 2020, research suggests. The study adds to concerns that the pandemic has heightened the vulnerability of children in the […]
Read More...Intensify campaign vs. online sexual abuse of children
December 13, 2023 · By Gov.PH for Mary Judaline Partlow
Intensify campaign vs. online sexual abuse of children DUMAGUETE CITY – A lawyer from the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office of Negros Oriental on Thursday called on various sectors to intensify the collaborative advocacy and campaign against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). During the culminating activity of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women […]
Read More...Child sexual abuse material online ‘has doubled since 2019’
October 17, 2023 · By Martyn Landi for www.independent.co.uk
Child sexual abuse material online ‘has doubled since 2019’ The number of reported cases of child sexual abuse material online has nearly doubled since 2019, according to a new report. The figures, released by the international campaign group WeProtect Global Alliance, show an 87% increase in reported cases to more than 32 million globally. Calling […]
Read More...71 countries call to remove online child sexual abuse materials
June 29, 2023 · By UK Mission to the UN in Vienna for www.gov.uk
71 countries call to remove online child sexual abuse materials For the first time at the UN, 71 governments have come together and agreed a call to action statement urging further and faster action to remove known child sexual abuse materials from online. In 2022, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children cyber-Tipline received more than 32 million […]
Read More...12 victims of human trafficking, online sexual abuse rescued in Taguig
June 2, 2023 · By Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet for newsinfo.inquirer.net
12 victims of human trafficking, online sexual abuse rescued in Taguig MANILA, Philippines — Twelve minors, who were victims of human trafficking and online sexual abuse, have been rescued by authorities with the help of the Taguig City government in three separate operations conducted within the city. Personnel from Social Welfare Development Office (CSWDO) of […]
Read More...In Philippines, the fight against online sexual abuse of children exposes tensions between human rights and economic development
March 13, 2023 · By Pallabi Munsi, CNN for edition.cnn.com
In Philippines, the fight against online sexual abuse of children exposes tensions between human rights and economic development (CNN)Filipinos are going to the ballot box today to elect a new president, who will replace controversial leader Rodrigo Duterte. The new leader will have many “existential” challenges to address. It is, however, uncertain how high up the list the […]
Read More...Iligan cops file charges vs man for alleged online sexual abuse of 29 kids
October 27, 2022 · By MERLYN MANOS for www.rappler.com
Iligan cops file charges vs man for alleged online sexual abuse of 29 kids ILIGAN, Philippines – Authorities have filed charges against a suspected online predator for allegedly abusing more than two dozen children in Iligan, a city where the rate of such crime has been described as alarming. Police on Tuesday, October 25, identified […]
Read More...PLDT, Palo Alto Networks safeguard children from online abuse using new platform
August 4, 2022 · By Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News for news.abs-cbn.com
PLDT, Palo Alto Networks safeguard children from online abuse using new platform MANILA – PLDT and Smart Communications have partnered with cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks to create a platform that aims to protect children against online sexual abuse and exploitation, company officials said Tuesday. Since blocking attempts and monitoring at the content level violate […]
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