Child Protection

Survivors of repeated child sexual abuse in Hong Kong are urging the introduction of a new offence to cover prolonged abuse. The appeal comes ahead of a public consultation by the Security Bureau on updating sexual offence laws unchanged since the 1950s.

1 Mwezi wa saba, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Mitchells Plain Safety and Development Forum has begun piloting safe zones to support children affected by violence in Cape Town's Cape Flats.

In a follow-up to last month's announcement of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 (PP Tunas)—which restricts children under 16 from high-risk digital platforms starting March 28, 2026—Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya met Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid on Friday evening. They reviewed platform compliance, with the government warning of sanctions for non-compliance.

20 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Borlänge municipality has received extensive criticism from the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) for shortcomings in child and youth services. The child and family unit is now being reinforced with nine new positions.