The recent reports highlighting the Government’s directive that social media platforms must strictly adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for handling Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) are a welcome and necessary step. However, as a POCSO trainer and child protection advocate, I believe this is only the beginning. What truly matters is how rigorously these […]
Beyond Compliance: Why Every Child Protection Failure Is a Collective Responsibility
Child Protection Begins Long Before a Crime Occurs The recent sexual assault and murder of a minor in Nasrapur, Maharashtra, has shaken the conscience of the nation. While the legal process will determine accountability and justice, the incident has once again highlighted a painful reality — our children continue to remain vulnerable despite the existence […]