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Andhra Pradesh Launches Safe Internet Programme for Children
A child-safety commission in Andhra Pradesh has started a programme called “Web Safe and Wise.”
ChildFund India is helping with the programme.
It teaches people about dangers children may face online.
These dangers include bullying, scams, blackmail and abuse.
The programme aims to make the internet safer for children across the State.
The groups will study how often children face online harassment.
They will use the study to find ways to respond to the problem.
They also released a brochure called “Safe Internet for Children.”
The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights launched the “Web Safe and Wise” awareness programme with ChildFund India.
The initiative aims to protect children from online sexual abuse, cybercrime, fraud, digital blackmail and cyberbullying.
The programme seeks to create a safer digital environment for children across Andhra Pradesh.
The partners will conduct a State-level survey and research study on the nature and extent of online harassment affecting children.
A brochure titled “Safe Internet for Children” was unveiled at the launch in Mangalagiri on Wednesday.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and ChildFund India launched the programme.
- What
- They launched “Web Safe and Wise,” an awareness initiative addressing online harassment and cyber threats against children.
- Where
- It was launched in Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- The programme was launched on Wednesday.
- Why
- The initiative aims to protect children from online sexual abuse, cybercrime, fraud, digital blackmail and cyberbullying, and to promote a safer digital environment.
Key facts
- Programme
- Web Safe and Wise
- Lead organisations
- Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and ChildFund India
- Focus
- Protecting children from online harassment and cyber threats
- Planned research
- A State-level survey and research study on online harassment faced by children
- Brochure
- Safe Internet for Children
- Launch location
- Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh
- Launch timing
- Wednesday
Sources
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