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Human trafficking is a complex issue that is often misunderstood. It happens in every corner of the world, regardless of age, race, gender, and socio-economic status. The issue is so important that President Obama declared January National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. To learn more about human trafficking and to take action. #humantraffickingawareness #humantraffickingawarenessmonth

It is imperative to recognize the need for a language-centered strategy aimed at effectively communicating culturally sensitive topics surrounding the protection of children from sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as safeguarding women from similar threats. Unfortunately, staff members of local organizations often shy away from using such language within communities, particularly during protection sessions with mothers, fathers, and direct participants of interventions. This reluctance poses a critical challenge, undermining the effectiveness of the significant investments made to combat Gender-Based Violence and ensure the safety of children from harassment and abuse. Moreover, the failure to address these issues directly hampers the ability of NGO workers, including Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) personnel, to accurately gauge the situation on the ground, as cultural barriers inhibit the delivery of effective messages. Thus, there is an urgent need to develop and implement appropriate language strategies to overcome these barriers and enhance the impact of initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable populations. #childprotection #languagematter #humanitarianresponse #culture #communication #messages #SDGs2030 #womenprotection #Genderbasedviolence #CEDAW #protection

💡Next week, I'll be speaking to officials from the three branches of state government on supporting youth-facing policies, programs, and organizations to address the current #behavioralhealth crisis. What do you want to see happen to comprehensively address #trauma in #youth? Comment 👇🏾 #mentalhealth #youthempowerment #healthpolicy

📊 Explore the headline findings from the Youth Justice Annual Statistics 2022-23 with our useful infographic at a glance 👇 https://lnkd.in/ejkcxXNQ #ChildFirst #Youth #YouthJustice #Youth #Statistics

📣 On Feb. 26, 2024, the Government of Canada introduced the 1st reading of Bill C-63, legislation to enact the Online Harms Act. This proposed law will establish a standard for social media companies to help ensure the safety of its users in Canada and will hold these platforms accountable for content they host. 🛡️ While not yet enacted, the proposed law will protect minors by imposing obligations on online platforms: ✅ Duty of Care - Platforms will be required to take measures to prevent dissemination of harmful content such as child sexual exploitation material, cyberbullying, and content that promotes self-harm or violence. ✅ Content Moderation - Platforms will have to proactively monitor, remove, and report harmful content. ✅ Reporting and Transparency - Platforms will be required to report regularly on their efforts to combat online harms, providing transparency about their content moderation practices and the effectiveness of their measures. 🌟 This legislation is particularly crucial for protecting Indigenous Peoples and 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Canada, who are especially vulnerable to online harms. 📚 Studies have shown that Indigenous youth are more likely to experience cyberbullying than non-Indigenous youth (46% vs. 26%). Similarly, 2SLGBTQ+ young people were more likely than their non-2SLGBTQ+ counterparts to experience cybervictimization (49% vs. 23%). Source: https://bit.ly/4ed7kCE 🌱 Addressing these risks is vital for safeguarding mental health of children and youth within these communities, ensuring they can grow up in a safer, more supportive online environment. By prioritizing safety of the most vulnerable, we can create a more inclusive digital space to benefit everyone. 💌 This is one of a series of posts from Myles Ahead's youth-led campaign, #FreeToBeSafe, to help make social media safe. Click the link to send a letter to MP in your riding, in support of Bill C-63: https://lnkd.in/git5Pmcg 💜 Miigwetch / Thank you! #MylesAhead #BillC63 #OnlineHarmsAct #ChildMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #LifePromotion #SuicidePrevention

Are you aware of the growing online dangers children face today? 🚨 ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ❌ Over 1/3 of young people report being cyberbullied ❌ 10% of 9-16-year-olds have experiences cyberbullying at least once a month ❌ 13% aged 12-16 have received unwanted sexual requests   UNICEF calls on #EU decision-makers to finalize the Child Sexual Abuse Material legislation to ensure no child is left without protection online.      #ForEveryChild, digital rights.     👇Learn more in our guidance for decision-makers for 2024-2029 https://lnkd.in/dU6i6TBZ #TransitionReport #europeanpolitics #europeanunion #childrights #childpoverty #mentalhealth #digitalliteracy #climatechange #environment #socialpolicy #unicef #foreverychild The Greens/EFA in the European Parliament Renew Europe. PROGRESĪVIE (The Progressives) Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament. EPP Group in the European Parliament. ECR Group in the European Parliament The Left in the European Parliament Eurochild Save the Children Europe. SOS Children's Villages International Missing Children Europe World Vision EU Representation ChildFund International The Good Lobby Alberto Alemanno Emilio Puccio Lidia Giglio Marie-Cécile Rouillon

The European Pillar of #SocialRights is a set of 20 principles that will help make Europe more fair, inclusive and full of opportunity. By 2030, the EU aims to have: ✅ at least 78% of the population aged 20 to 64 in employment ✅ at least 60% of all adults participating in training every year ✅ a reduction of at least 15 million people at risk of poverty or social exclusion 💪 We #MakeItWork for everyone → https://europa.eu/!tNk9xB

Are you an M & E professional with experience in developing gender-related recommendations for social protection in developing countries? As a researcher with experience in elder abuse in South Africa, I'm on the lookout for a collaborative partner to work on gender recommendations for the aged care sector. Let me know if you're interested in teaming up! #MonitoringAndEvaluation #ElderAbuse #SocialProtection #GenderEquality #KenyaResearch #PartnershipOpportunity ✨

⚡ 💥 EXCITING RESEARCH NEWS! 📰 🔥 The The Equality Institute, Dr. Emma Fulu (she/her) in close partnership with Michael Flood from QUT, Lula Dembele and Dr Jozica Kutin from Good Shepard, and Patricia Cullen from UNSW have been awarded ANROWS funding to implement a ground-breaking study on violence #perpetration in Australia. For decades, Australia has been collecting data on people's experiences of violence. This study will examine the other side of the coin - seeking to measure the extent, character, and drivers of intimate partner violence (IPV) and non-partner sexual violence perpetration. 🌏 While large-scale violence perpetration studies have been conducted in other parts of the world (see link in comments), this is the FIRST TIME a study of this kind will be conducted in Australia. 💖 This award is the culmination of years of individual and collective advocacy by our project partners. We are so happy that these tireless efforts have finally resulted in funding for this much-needed research.

📃PUBLICATION ALERT: Shedding Light on Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children in Africa. In collaboration with the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF), we're excited to unveil our latest endeavor - policy briefs addressing the pressing issue of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children in Africa. 🔍Delving deep into three critical areas: 📄Scale, Drivers, and Impact of OSEAC in Africa. 📄Policy, Programmatic Efforts and Gaps. 📄Vulnerability Factors, Current Efforts, and the Way Forward. These briefs aim to inform decision-making and raise awareness about the prevalence of this vice across the continent. Now, more than ever, as technology continues to advance, it's crucial to empower communities and policymakers with knowledge to combat this issue effectively. Dive in, stay informed, and let's work together to protect our children online and offline. Happy reading! #protectchildrenonline #onlinesafety #safeonline #saferinternet #childrights #policybriefs ECPAT International Safe Online UNICEF