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“It takes a village to protect a child, and in the digital age, that village spans government, law enforcement, civil society, industry, and communities.” At NOSS 2026, this village came together in full force. Emmanuel Adinkra- CISM MCSE PMP (Ghana Internet Safety Foundation) opened with a call for accountability, while Paul Phillips. reflected on actionable outcomes from day one. Helen King and the Praesidio Safeguarding team grounded discussions in Ghanaian realities, highlighting how online contact can escalate into coercion and financial abuse, and the need for early, culturally relevant prevention.Benjamin Owusu – Ansah (Event Oxygen) skillfully moderated the sessions, ensuring that dialogue flowed and key insights were captured. Key insights were shared by Divine Selase Agbeti (Cyber Security Authority) on national child protection frameworks, Dr. Jamal Tonzua Seidu (CSA), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, and Her Ladyship Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe on law enforcement and judicial perspectives, while Julie Inman – Grant (eSafety Commissioner) offered lessons from international best practices. Panels and fireside chats featured Kwasi Mensah Nyarko Esq, Doreen Raheena Sulleyman, Gwendoline Abbey, Eben Asare-Boafo, Dushica Naumovska, Maud Ashong Elliot, Irene Sam,Lydia Davenport, Jael Amponsah Bempah Isaac Tweneboah-Koduah Abigail Adu-Daako, Zoé Colpaert, Federica Dadone, Joy Anima Deborah, Terence Addey Adams, Felicity Feleke, Athena Morgan, Dan Mills,Haley Raymond TikTok Youth Council African Members, Chloe Setter, Victoria Oloni FIP, and Juliet Ohahuru – Obiora, covering investigation, prevention, policy, youth engagement, and global collaboration. Together, these leaders, practitioners, and youth advocates showed that protecting children online requires shared responsibility, practical collaboration, and sustained action. Let’s carry these insights forward and continue to close the gaps for a safer digital future. #NOSS2026 #GISFOnlineSafety #PraesidioSafeguarding #ChildOnlineProtection #SafeDigitalGhana

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