On the 7th of February 2025 the Government of Malawi officially launched the Child Online Protection Initiative.The First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera who is the the Child Online Protection Ambassador called for a shared a responsibility in ensuring the protection and safety of children in the country on digital platforms. Presiding over the official launch of the Child Online Protection Initiative, at Mkwichi Secondary School in Lilongwe, the First Lady called on key stakeholders to play a leading role in protecting children from harmful online content, as the children and young adults embrace technology.
MACRA Board Director Alekeni Menyani on the other hand stated that the Authority is commited to ensuring that children in the country are safeguarded from the cyber harms.”Our children face several challenges and threats which demand immediate actions to ensure safety from cyber harms,” Menyani emphasised. He said the Child Online Protection initiative will among other areas focus on awareness on cyber risks, promote digital literacy, and provide technical support and resources. Menyani also disclosed that the campaign will be rolled out across the country targeting schools, parents , teachers and guardians to ensure a multi stakeholder approach to child online protection.
