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Astha Ramaiya [Co-author] Shared the Journal Article - Published in Child Abuse & Neglect, June 2026
A new systematic review published in Child Abuse & Neglect examined the link between mental health and technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse (TF-CSEA). Analysing 10 studies with over 25,000 participants across seven countries, researchers found that depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and prior trauma were consistently associated with victimisation. Crucially, the relationship appears bidirectional with mental health difficulties both preceding and resulting from exploitation; creating potential cycles of repeated harm. Perhaps most striking: traditional parental monitoring through technological surveillance showed limited protective effects. What actually mattered? The quality of parent-child relationships including, open communication, emotional warmth, and trust. The findings suggest prevention efforts should combine universal school-based programmes building emotional resilience with targeted support for high-risk youth, while parent education should prioritise connection over control. With 12.5% of children globally experiencing online solicitation annually, understanding these psychological pathways is essential for effective child protection.
Alok Srivastava, Vasanti Rao & Amita Puri Article on International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, January 2026
Tara Prasad Article on Challanges and Lessons Learns of GESI responsive and inclusive conservatiom practices, Nepal
Ritu Dewan & Swati Raju Article on Economic and Political Weekly
Viera Schioppetto shared Thesis on Gender Approach in Development Projects
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Digitalisation and Violence Against Women and Girls
Event Details
Time: March 8, 2021 from 3pm to 5pm
Location: "15:00 - 17:00 (CET)"
Event Type: webinar
Organized By: Friend in Need India Trust and SITE4Society at UNU-MERIT.
Latest Activity: Mar 8, 2021
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Event Description
Even today, statistics indicate that one in three women and one in four adolescent girls is likely to experience physical or sexual violence. The lives of girls and women are undermined by violence, harm, neglect, exploitation, and abuse. On the one hand, this is a serious violation of women’s rights, capabilities, and wellbeing and on the other hand, it also
severely undermines women’s freedom and agency. Researchers at UNU-MERIT, studying the role of technology adoption and diffusion, propose that digitalisation can serve both as an enabler of or barrier to violence against women and girls and therefore requires a deeper examination. The internet is an important tool for empowerment, but how powerful can it be
when it isn’t safe or inclusive? What opportunities and threats does
digital inclusion introduce? How can our efforts steer pathways towards safe online and offline spaces?
This International Women’s Day, experts from all over the world will
discuss the paradoxes of online violence and digital inclusion. We invite you to join our participatory webinar, organised by Friend in Need India Trust and SITE4Society at UNU-MERIT.
Please find more information here:https://www.friend-in-nee
Organised by: Friend in Need India Trust and SITE4Society at UNU-MERIT
Date & Time: 8th March 2021, 15:00 - 17:00 (CET), 19:30-21:30 (IST)
Speakers: Praachi Kumar, Doctoral Research Fellow at UNU-MERIT,
Peace Oliver Amuge - Executive Director at
Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET),
Gabriel J.X. Dance - Deputy Investigations
Editor at The New York Times,
Shyama V. Ramani - Professorial Fellow at UNU-MERIT,
Julieta Marotta - Academic Programme Director
at UNU-MERIT,
Location: ZOOM, please register here:
https://forms.gle/wvLjcMn9s2ya
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