Creating a safer digital world

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THE rise of electronic gadgets, once heralded as a cornerstone of modern convenience, now poses an alarming paradox. While smartphones, tablets, and computers have transformed the way children learn and connect, their unchecked use has opened the door to unprecedented risks.

The Covid-19 pandemic that began in 2020 only amplified this digital dependence, as education and social interactions shifted almost entirely online. Alongside the benefits, this new reality has exposed children to dangers that threaten their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.