Mrs Mahama Champions Global Child Protection in Digital Age at Washington Summit
Lordina Dramani Mahama has called on global leaders to intensify efforts to protect children in the rapidly evolving digital world, stressing that technology offers both transformative opportunities and serious risks.
Speaking at the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit in Washington, D.C., the Ghanaian First Lady commended Melania Trump for convening the high-level gathering focused on safeguarding children online.
Drawing from personal experience, Mrs Mahama recounted how technology bridged distances during Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations on March 6, which coincided with her birthday. She shared how she received numerous TikTok messages from young Ghanaians who were unable to attend national events but expressed their joy and patriotism online.
“Many ...