UNICEF Finds Disturbing Digital Dangers Facing Caribbean Youth

A young girl receives a social media message from an individual purporting to operate a modeling agency in Dominica, enticing her with job opportunities. Ignoring her family’s concerns, she flees, only to discover the falsehood of the offer. Researcher Corey Sandiford unveiled this chilling narrative during a UNICEF session, underscoring the dangers of online grooming and child exploitation in the OECS. The organization strives to address these issues by fostering awareness and reforming policies for enhanced child safety in the region. AbdulKadir Musse stressed the need for urgent, actionable reforms.