The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), in partnership with UNICEF Ghana, has organised a two-day capacity-building programme to strengthen the implementation of Ghana’s newly validated Child Online Protection (COP) Guidelines.
Held from February 12–13, 2026, the training brought together key stakeholders including telecommunications companies, technology firms, and civil society organisations. The programme followed months of extensive consultations to develop the COP Guidelines, which aim to safeguard children in the digital space.
Through interactive sessions, participants explored practical approaches to embedding child online safety into corporate governance frameworks and product design. Discussions also focused on integrating child-centred safety-by-design principles, establishing robust internal COP policies, and assigning clear responsibilities within organisations.
The training further examined strategies for detecting, reporting, and responding to Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), with emphasis on coordinated and timely interventions among stakeholders.
Officials noted that the initiative represents a significant step toward building a safer digital environment for children in Ghana, while reinforcing the shared responsibility of industry actors, government, and civil society in protecting young users online.
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