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Family & Parenting
MPs call for tighter control of social media usage to curb child exploitation
The rights and welfare of the child are currently embedded in several Ugandan laws including the Constitution, the Children Act Cap. 59, the Anti-Pornography Act, 2014, the Computer Misuse Act, 2011 and the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019.
(L-R) Women MPs Christine Apollot, Kumi; Margaret Makhoh, Namayingo; Flavia Kabahenda,Kyegegwa; Maneno Zimula, Obongi; Ethel Naluyima, Wakiso and Lucy Akello of Amuru. Photos by Timothy Murungi
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision
Women legislators have called on the House to enact laws that regulate digital platforms.
MPs, led by Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Children (UPFC) chairperson Margaret Makhoha (Namayingo District Woman) say this will bring