{"id":114698,"date":"2026-02-09T22:31:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T22:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=114698"},"modified":"2026-02-09T22:31:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T22:31:33","slug":"ghana-to-mark-africa-safer-internet-day-on-february-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=114698","title":{"rendered":"Ghana to mark Africa Safer Internet Day on February 10"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ghana will on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, join other African countries to commemorate Africa Safer Internet Day, with a renewed call for collective action to protect children in the digital space.<\/p>\n

The 2026 observance will be held under the theme \u201cTogether for a Safer Africa Online: AU Online Safety Policy in Action,\u201d highlighting the need for shared responsibility among parents, teachers, caregivers, civil society organisations and the media in safeguarding children online.<\/p>\n

According to the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in a statement issued Monday, Africa Safer Internet Day provides a critical platform to intensify public education and awareness on online safety, particularly for children who face growing digital risks.<\/p>\n

The Authority stressed that the task of ensuring a safer online environment cannot be handled by a single institution alone.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s commemoration seeks to advance the objectives of the African Union (AU) Online Safety Policy<\/strong>, which promotes the harmonisation of legal frameworks, education and stakeholder capacity building to protect and empower children across the continent.<\/p>\n

The Policy responds to increasing online threats, including exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying, online abuse, sexual exploitation, privacy breaches and emerging risks linked to artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n

The AU Online Safety Policy underscores key principles such as children\u2019s rights to safety, privacy and meaningful online participation, while prioritising the best interests of the child.<\/p>\n

It also supports sember States to develop strategies and programmes aimed at promoting child online safety and digital empowerment.<\/p>\n

As part of the 2026 activities, the Cyber Security Authority said it will lead intensified awareness and educational campaigns targeting children in schools, churches and communities across the country.<\/p>\n

The Authority has encouraged children, parents and caregivers to report incidents of online abuse or challenges by calling or texting 292<\/strong>, or via WhatsApp on 0501603111<\/strong>. Reports may also be made to trusted adults, including parents and teachers.<\/p>\n

The CSA reiterated that building a safer online environment for children requires the active involvement of all stakeholders.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, let us create a truly safer online environment for our children,\u201d the Authority urged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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