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Urgent action is needed to safeguard the safety of children online. [iStockphoto]
The safety of children in the digital era is a critical concern requiring immediate attention. Shockingly, it is estimated that the reported child sexual abuse material (CSAM) globally stands at 105.6 million (CyberTipline 2023).
In Kenya, the situation mirrors this sad reality, with a significant number of children exposed to any manifestation of Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) also falling victim to in-person physical, sexual, or emotional violence, as revealed in the 2021 Disrupting Harm Report.
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