The Executive Director of YONECO was among key participants at the Voice Up Online: Training and Consultation on Online Harms, held on 23rd June 2025 in Livingstone, Zambia.
The high-level event was convened by Child Helpline International in collaboration with UNICEF and the Global Cybersecurity Forum, bringing together regional child protection experts and frontline practitioners to address the growing challenges facing children in the digital space.
The consultation aimed to shape a comprehensive Training of Trainers manual designed to equip stakeholders with practical tools and strategies to combat cyberbullying, online child sexual exploitation, harmful online content, and the mental health impacts of digital engagement on children and young people.
Speaking during the event, participants emphasized on the urgent need for coordinated action and community-level awareness to protect children in increasingly digital environments.
The outcomes of the consultation are expected to inform capacity-building efforts across Africa and contribute to a safer online space for children everywhere.
