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UN health agency outlines ‘clear direction’ for reducing online violence against children

In its new report, What works to prevent online violence against childrenWHO focuses on ways of curbing the grooming of youngsters via the Internet, sexual image abuse - and cyber aggression and harassment in the form of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, hacking and identity theft. 

What works

also showcases strategies and best practices to better protect children. 

“Our children spend more and more time online; as such, it is our duty to make the online environment safe”, noted Etienne Krug, Director of the WHO Department of Social Determinants of Health.

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