Ghana’s First Lady,Lordina Mahama has  called for stronger international coordination to protect children online, warning that rapid digital adoption is exposing young users to escalating risks even as it expands access to education and opportunity.

Speaking in Washington, D.C. at a global summit convened by Melania Trump, Mrs. Mahama said governments and technology companies must do more to address cyberbullying, exploitation and harmful content targeting minors.

She pointed to the growing reach of digital platforms, noting that a majority of the world’s population now uses social media, with millions of users in Ghana skewing young. While smartphones have become tools for learning, entrepreneurship and creative expression, she said, inadequate safeguards leave children vulnerable.

Mrs. Mahama cited research indicating that cyberbullying can disrupt education, with some victims withdrawing from school. “Technology amplifies opportunity, but it also magnifies risk,” she said, framing child online protection as a shared global responsibility.

Ghana has moved to strengthen legal and enforcement frameworks while expanding public-awareness efforts, including its “Safer Digital Ghana” campaign. The country’s broader strategy includes digital literacy programs in schools and partnerships with technology companies such as Meta Platforms and Google aimed at moderating harmful content.

Mrs. Mahama said sustained cooperation across borders would be critical as governments seek to balance digital growth with user protection, particularly for minors.

Source:TheDotNews