Experts and authorities address child safety and online threats

In Zadar, Croatia, the Center for Missing and Abused Children organized the ‘Together for Children’ conference to discuss protecting minors in the digital age. Experts from the academic, educational, and technological sectors addressed challenges such as online violence, the epidemic of loneliness, and the risks posed by artificial intelligence, specifically the use of manipulated media for sexual extortion and abuse.

In Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Parents' Council of the ‘Vladislav Skarić’ elementary school responded to reports of an alleged student conspiracy and threats. The school administration confirmed that authorities, including the police, the IRPO crisis intervention team, the Center for Social Work, and the Mental Health Center, were notified and have been active at the school to manage the situation and ensure student safety.