It has been almost 04 years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and the most marginalized communities are still facing its aftermath. During the time of the pandemic-induced lockdown, many experienced emotional, physical and financial distress. An emerging challenge was born out of it: the shift from offline to online. Smartphones and internet became a survival necessity for adults, youth and children, which meant an increased access to online space and an enhanced exposure to the pros and cons of the virtual world. Children and youth were now at greater risk of being exposed to online forms of sexual exploitation and abuse, and cyber frauds due to limited or no knowledge of protection against it. Read More
