The owner of a Brooklyn daycare that shuttered this year amid child abuse allegations tried to open a new space in New Jersey. It’s the second time that Shareece Dukes, who ran the Eva Crèche Child Care Center in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, tried to relaunch her business in a new jurisdiction after previous problems prompted...Read More

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The UN human rights office called for action against ‘addictive design’ features, such as infinite scroll, autoplay and persistent notifications. PETALING JAYA: Bans or age restrictions on social media use are not enough on their own to protect minors from the harmful effects of the platforms, UN experts said in Geneva on Friday, arguing that...Read More

Andhra Pradesh Police announced a major safety initiative featuring “Shakti Suraksha War Rooms,” combining CCTV, drones, cyber monitoring and rapid response systems. The programme focuses on women and child protection through awareness drives, stricter policing, faster trials, and community participation across districts Published Date – 29 May 2026, 07:50 PM Amaravati: The...Read More

The UN Human Rights Office has urged governments and technology companies to adopt a rights-based approach to protecting children online, warning that social media bans alone are unlikely to address the underlying causes of digital harms. New guidelines call for safer platform design, stronger accountability measures and privacy-preserving safeguards. The UN Human Rights Office has...Read More

Kathmandu. The United Nations has clarified that ensuring the safety of children in the online world is now an immediate and indispensable priority. Expressing concern over the growing risks on digital platforms, the organization has urged states and technology companies to take strict action to hold responsible parties accountable. Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner...Read More

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Social Activist warns that the internet has turned into a “hunting ground” where predators exploit children’s curiosity and vulnerability. – Photo by Pexels PETALING JAYA (May 29): Behind harmless-looking social media profiles and ordinary online interactions lurk predators who are increasingly targeting children in the digital spaces that increasingly...Read More

GENEVA – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday called for more robust measures by both States and tech companies to make online platforms safer for children, insisting on effective regulation, oversight and accountability. “The digital world that connects children to learning, community, and creativity also exposes them to real risks to...Read More

The United Nations’ Human Rights Office has issued a call to action, urging governments worldwide to enforce more stringent regulations on online platforms in order to bolster child safety. The plea, made on Friday, highlights the increasing urgency of safeguarding children in the digital realm. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Tuerk, emphasized the...Read More

Discord Inc., an online video and text hangout, attracts adult predators and makes it easy for them to connect with vulnerable users, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) said in a new lawsuit Friday, the latest in a series of legal problems for the California-based platform. Citing the sexual assault of a 13-year-old Texas girl...Read More