Strengthening Community Coordination to Prevent Online Sexual Abuse of Children

Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) organised a meeting with members of the Community Based Child Protection Committee (CBCPC) under the ‘Speak Up’ project on 29 December 2025 at Jafrabad, Rayer Bazar, Dhaka. A total of 27 participants attended the meeting, including CBCPC members, community leaders, children and CSO representatives; among them, 18 were male and 9 were female. The meeting aimed to clarify roles and responsibilities and strengthen local coordination to prevent and respond to online sexual abuse and exploitation of children and youth (OSAEC). Participants discussed key child rights challenges, particularly birth registration for street children. Many children face barriers due to the absence of parents’ names and addresses, leading to exclusion from education and essential services. The meeting also addressed child protection concerns, online child abuse risks and practical mechanisms to overcome these challenges.