The Cyber Security Authority, (CSA) is calling on parents to regulate the online activities of their children as well as build their capacity to teach them how to stay safe online.

In a statement issued to celebrate the International Day of the African Child under the theme: "The Rights of the Child in the Digital Environment", the CSA assured of moves to intensify its monitoring mechanisms for children online.

“As Ghana celebrates the Day of the African Child today, the Cyber Security Authority, CSA calls on parents and caregivers to build their capacity to teach their children how to stay safe online and regulate the online activities of their children”.

The CSA said it will be developing guidelines for Parents and Educators to help them protect children online.

As indicated in Article 9 of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, parents and guardians have a duty to provide guidance and direction in the exercise of these rights, having regard to the evolving capacities, and best interests of the child. Let us all: Parents, Media, Schools, and the Government, take up this challenge today to provide a better online experience for Ghanaian children” the statement added.

The Day of the African Child (DAC) is an annual commemoration celebrated on June 16th. Established in 1991 by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, now known as the AU), the Day of the African Child recognises Africa's youth and encourages deep reflection and commitment to addressing the numerous challenges faced by young people on the continent. The theme for the 2023 Day of the African Child (DAC) is

"The Rights of the Child in the Digital Environment." This theme was selected by the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC), upon the observation that the digital age has significantly transformed how children exercise and experience their rights".