Objective: Raise children’s awareness of online safety precautions and potential risks associated with using the internet
Sessions Conducted
Gan Ima Primary School
- 05/15/2023
- 29 Parents
- Elpitiya
Karandeniya National School
- 05/15/2023
- 244 Children
- Elpitiya
Elpitiya DS Office
- 05/15/2023
- 108 Govt. Officials
- Elpitiya
Elpitiya Primary School
- 05/16/2023
- 229 Parents
- Elpitiya
Welivitiya Divithura DS Office
- 05/16/2023
- 40 Govt. Officials
- Welivitiya Divithura
Ranga Education Center (parents of St. Theresa and Ananda Vidyalaya)
- 05/17/2023
- 50 Parents
- Elpitiya
Baddegama DS Office
- 05/17/2023
- 220 Govt. Officials
- Baddegama
Thalgahawatte Kanishta Vidyalaya
- 05/18/2023
- 26 Parents
- Elpitiya
Madakumbura Jathika Pasala
- 05/18/2023
- 314 Children
- Elpitiya
Karandeniya DS Office
- 05/18/2023
- 80 Govt. Officials
- Karandeniya
Radiant way preschool
- 05/19/2023
- 28 Parents
- Elpitiya
Anuruddha Maha Vidyalaya
- 05/19/2023
- 119 Children
- Elpitiya
Niyagama DS Office
- 05/19/2023
- 92 Govt. Officials
- Niyagama
Sri Sambuddhaloka Dharmayathanaya
- 05/23/2023
- 185 Parents
- Orugodawatte
Publications
Child abuse incidents reported in the media in June 2023: Negligence by school caregivers notable
Online child abuse/exploitation: A lack of laws or a lack of implementation?
Social Media Engagement
On July of 2023, we continued our special campaign aimed at raising awareness on the violence against children in the digital landscape. We conducted an increased number of IG live sessions reaching out to targeted youth audiences to build knowledge on the dangers of online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Social Media IG Live series
SLMUN: #SLMUNVOICES
Interview with ECPAT Sri Lanka about the rising epidemic of Child Exploitation and how we can help fight against it.
Click here to watch the full video.
HYPE Sri Lanka: System Breakdown – Improving the Legal and Policy Frameworks for Preventing Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Sri Lanka.
A strong legal and policy framework that protects victims, and promotes a safe online environment for every child, is in urgent need in a world of increasing virtual realities. Join our conversation revolving around this matter, with guest speaker, Mr. Sahan Wiratunga, organized in partnership with PEaCE/ECPAT Sri Lanka.
Click here to watch the full video.
Talk about Taboos: Protect Our Children – Understanding Child Sexual Exploitation
Discuss an issue that’s on an alarming rise in Sri Lanka. A vital, no-holds barred hour of information especially for parents and guardians.
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Justice Behind Closed Doors: Challenges in Prosecuting Child Sexual Exploitation Cases in Sri Lanka
An eye-opening discussion on “Justice Behind Closed Doors: Challenges in Prosecuting Child Sexual Exploitation Cases in Sri Lanka” with Amali Ranasinghe, Attorney-at-Law and Project Officer at PEaCe/ECPAT Sri Lanka.
Don’t miss this important IG Live session brought to you by LSASL, PEaCe, and ECPAT Sri Lanka.
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Prevention of Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Sri Lanka. Join us on Saturday the 15th of July at 06:30 PM to discuss the ways in which Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (O.C.S.E.A.) can be prevented in Sri lanka. We will take a closer look at what are the problems happening at ground level. What are the signs that we need to be aware of. What are the steps that should be taken, if this were to happen to your or Child? PEaCE/ECPAT Sri lanka would like to welcome our guest @aritha.w Equality director at iProbono.
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