Description

The OECS Policy and Strategic Framework for Child Online Protection (COP) aims to address the increasing risks children face online, exacerbated by the rapid rise in internet usage since the COVID-19 pandemic. The framework, developed in collaboration with the ITU and UNICEF, assesses the current state of COP in OECS member states and proposes strategies to mitigate risks such as cyberbullying, harmful content, and privacy issues. Targeting nine OECS countries, the document provides a draft policy to guide Ministries of Education and ICT in creating safer online environments for children. The framework emphasizes awareness building, legal measures, capacity building, and international cooperation, aligning with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The next steps will focus on implementing the framework and raising awareness across the region.