Philippines

MANILA, 4 MAY 2024 — The SaferKidsPH consortium said today it stands ready to seize the momentum and boost joint efforts in the Philippines to end online sexual abuse and exploitation of children including the production of child sexual abuse and exploitation materials. This statement comes after President Marcos Jr vehemently condemned recently…

12 March 2024, Tacloban City – Children and youth are taking the center stage on issues that matter to them. On top of upholding and realizing their rights, UNICEF is providing critical support so that national and local leaders hear their voices and insights and take action. UNICEF Philippines and the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on…

Clark, Pampanga, 24 February 2024 — As the country wraps up this year’s Safer Internet Month, UNICEF Philippines awarded the first-ever annual badge of recognition to digital influencers who accepted the challenge to be Creators #ForEveryChild. They have lent their unique creative platforms and reach to fight for the rights of every child in the…

Nagiging mahalagang parte na ng buhay ng mga bata ang pag-o-online, lalo na sa kanilang pag-aaral, paglilibang at pakikipag-usap sa kanilang mga kaibigan. Kahit na maraming benefit ang paggamit ng Internet, kailangang tandaan na nagiging expose din sila sa iba’t ibang panganib na nangyayari sa online world tulad ng cyberbullying, scams, lalo na sa…

This study is jointly conducted by the Council by the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Inter-Agency Council Against Child Pornography (IACACP) and UNICEF with support from the SaferkidsPH programme, and commissioned to Child Frontiers Limited. The study aims to contribute to the efforts of the Philippine Government in providing trauma-…

DAVAO DEL NORTE, 12 July 2023 – The Australian Government and UNICEF Philippines are expanding access to facilities for women and child survivors of violence and abuse, with the launch of new tele-Women and Child Protection Units (TeleWCPUs) in Kapalong and Nabunturan, Davao del Norte. The TeleWCPUs allow women and children to call or send a text…

“ I’m always afraid, we kept moving homes because of clan wars. Whenever large vehicles come by, I fear it would be another armed attack,” says Aisah, 16. “ Paano na lang kami? (What about us?),” Rashid, 10, asks if they will always be the ‘victims’. As the eldest to three younger sisters, he feels especially helpless during conflict and disasters…

Manila, 18 May 2023 – UNICEF commends the Philippine Government for signing the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 11930 or the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials Act, as incidents of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) continue to increase…

Nakipagtulungan ang mga espesyalista sa UNICEF, international cyberbullying and child protection experts, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok at Twitter upang sagutin ang ilan sa mga madalas na mga tanong tungkol sa online bullying at para magbigay ng payo kung paano harapin at baguhin ang mga ito., Ano ang cyberbullying?, Maaaring maganap ang cyberbullying sa social media, online messaging platforms, gaming platforms, at mga mobile phone. Ito ay mga ugali at aksyon na naglalayong takutin, galitin o ipahiya ang mga tinatarget na tao. Katulad ng: pagkalat ng kasinungalingan tungkol sa isang tao, o pag-post ng mga nakakahiyang larawan o video nito sa social media…, Humingi ng Tulong, Kung nag-aalala ka tungkol sa iyong kaligtasan o tungkol sa isang insidente na nangyari sa iyo online, maaari kang humingi ng tulong. Tumawag sa mga official national helpline. National Emergency Hotline: 911 PNP Aleng Pulis: 0919 777 7377 Kung walang matawagan na helpline, mangyaring agarang makipag-usap sa taong mapagkakatiwalaan o humingi ng…, Frequently Asked Questions:, May nangbu-bully ba sa akin online? Paano masasabi ang pagkakaiba ng pambibiro at pambu-bully? Ano ang mga epekto ng cyberbullying? Sino ang dapat kausapin kung may nambu-bully sayo online? Bakit mahalaga ang pag-report? Paano ko matutulungan ang aking mga kaibigan na mag-report ng cyberbullying lalo na kung ayaw o takot silang gawin ito? Paano ma…, References on reporting abuse and safety cases on social media, Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Bondee YouTube WhatsApp

CWDs at play Kahit hindi panahon ng bagyo, laging nag-aalala si Dante Longos para sa kaligtasan ng kanyang dalawang anak na sina DM, 10 at Clinton, 8. Noong sila’y pinanganak, nakitaan sila ng sintomas ng developmental disability. Dahil dito, hindi nila alintana ang mga panganib na nasa kanilang paligid. Nang tumama ang Bagyong Odette sa kanilang…

San Ramon is a small barangay (village) in the Municipality of Bontoc, Southern Leyte. With just a little over a thousand residents, it is generally a peaceful community where people harmoniously live with each other. After Super Typhoon Odette (Rai), the community’s view on violence and mental health changed, alongside the strengthening of their…

The SaferKidsPH consortium, composed of UNICEF, The Asia Foundation, and Save the Children Philippines, in partnership with the Australian Embassy, lauds the Philippine government’s enactment of Republic Act No. 11930, otherwise known as the “Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation…