CENSORSHIP OFFICE EDUCATES KILAKILA STUDENTS ON SAFE SOCIAL MEDIA USE

BY SHARON AGAVI

THE Office of Censorship has conducted an awareness program at Kila Kila Secondary School yesterday to educate students on responsible media use and the dangers of harmful online content.

The program is part of the Office’s ongoing outreach campaign to help young people understand the role of censorship in protecting the public and the laws governing prohibited content in Papua New Guinea.

Chief Censor Jim Abani, accompanied by censorship officers, spoke to students on topics including enforcement and compliance, cyberbullying, pornographic content, and digital citizenship.

Mr. Abani encouraged students to use social media responsibly and avoid harmful or illegal online activities.

“As future leaders, you must make responsible choices and use social media wisely,” he told the students.

He also urged students to report any illegal or harmful activities to their parents, the police, or the Office of Censorship.

The Office of Censorship says the awareness program will continue in other schools across the National Capital District.

Students were also given the opportunity to ask questions about the Censorship Act 1989, including the appropriate age for children to access social media and whether inappropriate websites are blocked in Papua New Guinea.

Meanwhile, the Office of Censorship confirmed that 9,100 inappropriate online sites have been blocked.