Published February 22, 2021, 3:02 PM
Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc. joins forces with millions around the globe to raise awareness for better and safer internet usage. With lockdown restrictions forcing the young and old alike to study and work remotely, extra precautionary measures must be extended to the online community.
A study released by the Washington-based International Justice Mission reveals that the Philippines is the global hotspot for online child sexual exploitation, worsened by lockdown restrictions. Increased risk of harm through the spread of false information or malicious content that is especially dangerous for children puts Converge in the position to protect the younger generation by promoting the responsible, respectful, critical, and creative use of digital technologies.
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While an online presence can keep humans connected to loved ones, the internet can also be used as a sinister tool.
Human trafficking has reportedly been on the rise since internet usage increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Anglican Church has designated Feb. 21 as Freedom Sunday; the Sunday that is closest to Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Freedom Sunday is a day where churches can partner with International Justice Mission (IJM) to learn about human slavery and join them in their work to end human trafficking around the world.
A three-member delegation from the International Justice Mission (IJM), led by Will Lanthrop, country director, on Thursday, 18 February 2021, called on the Speaker of the 8th Parliament, Alban SK Bagbin, to formally congratulate him on his election as Speaker of the 8th Parliament.
I don’t know if you ever think about how the products you buy in supermarkets or clothes stores get from the people who made them to you and your home. Could it be that, as part of the supply chain, there were people involved in the process who, frankly, were paid a pittance in order that you could purchase the product at what you thought was a reasonable price? For Lent 2021, the Christian organisation International Justice Mission has launched a campaign called "Make Slavefree Normal" in order to get people like you and me to become aware of this issue and, hopefully, force some changes in the way things are done in the future. Premier’s Michael Fanstone spoke with the UK Director of International Justice Mission, Esther Swaffield-Bray, and began by asking her, why THIS issue at THIS time?