Between 2013 and 2019, an estimated 664 to 746 Western women travelled to Syria and Iraq to join the Islamic State (ISIS). Women and girls supported ISIS not only by marrying fighters, but also by engaging in propaganda, recruitment, and in some cases, armed roles. After the fall of the Caliphate in 2019, many of […]
The Philippines has become one of the most prominent global hubs for livestreamed child sexual abuse. Fueled by extreme poverty, family complicity, and unchecked internet expansion, children are exploited in real-time for foreign predators. Weak enforcement and corruption leave a large number of children at risk, with survivors facing lifelong trauma. Without stronger laws and […]
Virtual reality (VR) technology has rapidly evolved, offering immersive experiences that blur the lines between the digital and physical worlds. As VR becomes popular, especially in the United States, it raises questions about its impact on children’s rights. This growing use of VR presents opportunities and challenges for children’s well-being and development. What is virtual […]
Dangerous sexual challenges like the “Sex roulette” and the rise of rates of unprotected sex represent a serious threat to adolescents’ health and well-being. However, young people ask for sexuality education and if they cannot find it at school or within the family environment, they look at social media to find answers to their questions […]
As technology rapidly evolves, social media has become deeply embedded in the lives of children and adolescents in Switzerland. Apps such as Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok are central to how young people socialize, explore interests, express themselves, and access news. Although the shift to a digital environment offers many benefits, it also raises concerns about […]
In response to the rise of social networks and the phenomenon of “sharenting“, the French law issued on February 19, 2024 marks a significant step forward in protecting children’s rights. By explicitly introducing minors’ image rights to the Civil Code, this reform aims to regulate parental practices that often overlook the dangers associated with sharing […]
The proliferation of gambling in Serbia has become a pressing social issue, particularly concerning its impact on the youth. With the expansion of the gambling industry, including the increase in registered gambling shops, and the pervasive influence of online gambling, the younger generation in Serbia is facing significant risks that affect not only their and […]
The world is undergoing a boom in accessible artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. New tools and capabilities present novel opportunities for criminal and malicious actors to exploit children. As lawmakers, policymakers and law enforcement work to keep up with criminal innovations, children are growing increasingly susceptible to AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). New technologies are […]
Children today are inundated with explicit content across media platforms, fueled by marketing strategies that exploit their innocence for profit. Recent studies reveal a sharp increase in the exposure of children to sexualized content, from music and television to social media and advertisements. This harmful practice, particularly targeting adolescents, poses serious risks to children’s mental […]
Numerous factors, such as the absence of adequate legislation, have presented an opportunity for sexual predators to deceive and convince young boys to share graphic multimedia content of themselves with online personas (FBI National Press Office, 2012). Once in possession of this material, predators use the photos and videos as leverage to blackmail children for […]
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