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Good news about Child safety
Positive stories about Child safety, gathered from the newsrooms Rally reads. Every headline links back to the publisher who reported it.
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Telangana CM orders for comprehensive online safety network for children
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The Hindu
Committee formed to strengthen safeguards for children in religious settings, report due end-2026
The Committee to Strengthen Safeguards in Religious Settings will report to Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad.
The Straits Times
TikTok’s US arm joins Lantern, a cross-platform child safety initiative
TikTok’s U.S. arm is joining Lantern, a cross-platform child safety initiative, to collaborate with other tech companies on protecting young users. This move strengthens industry-wide efforts to create safer online spaces for children. It’s a step forward in collective responsibility for digital safety.
TechCrunch
No more doomscrolling till dawn: Meta sets curfews for teen Instagram use
Meta is limiting teen scrolling on Instagram and Facebook to two hours a day and locking accounts at midnight, part of a safety agreement. The changes will help young users avoid late-night screen time and excessive use. It’s a step toward healthier digital habits for teens.
Euronews
PLDT, Smart blocking over 100 sites streaming extreme violent content
PLDT chief operating officer Butch Jimenez says its networks 'will not be used as a channel for content that glorifies violence and puts our communities, especially our children, at risk'
Rappler
Google puts $500,000 behind Pakistan’s digital safety push
Google and Pakistan’s telecom authority are teaming up to protect children online. The “Digital Pasban” initiative will bring Urdu safety tools to 200,000 households, helping families navigate digital risks with confidence. This partnership shows how tech and local efforts can work together for safer internet access.
Dawn
MDDI to have group discussion with parents, hear views on plans to make social media safer for kids
Parents in Singapore will soon have a chance to share their views on making social media safer for children. The discussion aims to raise awareness of efforts to create safer digital spaces for young people. This step helps ensure families have a voice in shaping online safety for kids.
The Straits Times
Here’s How Apple Is Updating Its Child Safety Features in iOS 27
Apple is introducing new Child Safety features to its devices, including iPhones, to help protect children. These updates, coming later this year, aim to enhance security and peace of mind for families. The changes reflect Apple’s commitment to making technology safer for younger users.
Wired
