Cyberbullying campaign launched to protect young people online

The National Council for Family Affairs (NCFA) and UNICEF launched a new campaign “The new epidemic at the time of the pandemic” to curb the effects of cyber bullying on children.



This campaign is the latest in a series of campaigns since 2017 from NCFA and UNICEF to end all forms of violence against children. Cyberbullying has increased 60-80 per cent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the campaign aims to increase awareness among caregivers, parents and children - while also providing preventative tools.



Speaking at the launch, Tanya Chapuisat, Representative said: “Child rights must be at the forefront of digital safety and protection policies, especially at this critical time when children and youth are spending more time than ever online. UNICEF is committed to supporting NCFA to empower children to stay safe and protected online, while also educating parents and communities on digital safety and reporting mechanisms.”

Check the video for details:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIsxP_YVxTw&t=1948s