UNICEF Gulf’s Post

During the Global Cybersecurity Forum, UNICEF’s Afrooz Kaviani Johnson, PhD, Helen Mason, and Michael Marwa joined an open forum on the future of child helplines. Child helplines are trusted, confidential services that provide children with a safe space to seek help, share concerns, and access support. But in today’s digital world, where risks like cyberbullying, grooming, and harmful content are growing, helplines must evolve. Child helplines are uniquely positioned to meet children where they are, and adapting them for the digital age is vital to ensuring no child is left without protection.