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    Protection of child Rights in Relation to Digital Age in Uganda
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024) Phiona Atusasiire
    The emergence of the digital age has significantly changed societies around the globe, offering unmatched access to information, improved connections, and novel communication methods. Yet, this shift to a digital world, while opening vast avenues for education, self-expression, and community building, also brings forth distinct challenges, particularly for the most vulnerable in society children. It is with this in mind that several instruments and legislations, both national and international, serve to outline and acknowledge their rights and protect them from harm. However, the ever-expanding use of emerging technologies, most notably the internet, creates another sphere wherein children may be exploited and harmed. In Uganda, and the world at large, the rapid expansion of internet technology and the prevalent use of mobile devices among the youth have ignited profound concerns about children's safety and well-being in the online space. Considering the rapid pace at which this technology evolves, it is difficult for lawmakers, activists, parents, and other stakeholders to keep up in terms of legal and non-legal methods of protection. This report, through a comprehensive review of the existing policies, legislation, and literature, both locally and internationally, presents the state of children’s rights in the current digital landscape. It considers the Ugandan jurisdiction vis a vis more comparatively advanced ones in terms of children’s digital rights, and propose recommendations for the strengthening of legal and policy frameworks in Uganda, enhancing awareness and digital literacy, and fostering collaborative efforts to mitigate the risks faced by children in the digital realm.