On Safer Internet Day, Ayushmann Khurrana spreads awareness about ending violence against children

On Safer Internet Day, Ayushmann Khurrana spreads awareness about ending violence against children

The actor, who was recently appointed as UNICEF’s Celebrity Advocate for EVAC (Ending Violence Against Children), said proper education can lead children to harness the full potential of the internet.

Cinema Journal DeskUpdated: Tuesday, February 09, 2021, 10:34 PM IST
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Ayushmann Khurrana, who was recently appointed as UNICEF’s Celebrity Advocate for EVAC (Ending Violence Against Children), said proper education can lead children to harness the full potential of the internet.

“The opportunities presented by the internet are endless. Children can learn more and share their ideas with the world. The internet is full of ideas and imagination, much like the mind of a child. There are also dangers, but through education we can empower children to stay safe online. This Safer Internet Day, let’s work to end violence online and make the online world a safer space for every child,” he said.

“The online world presents such a great chance for children to learn and share their ideas. This Safer Internet Day, let’s encourage children, especially girls to explore the internet and fuel their ambitions and dreams for a promising future,” says Ayushmann.

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (2018), every hour 5 cases of child sexual abuse are reported in India. The National Family Health Survey - 4 reveals that 1 in 5 adolescent girls experience physical violence since age 15; that 99% of school children are subject to physical and mental abuse by teachers (according to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights 2012). These are just reported figures.

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