Trust the internet more than parents: Why do children seek support from strangers online?

The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science, the Prosecutor-General’s Office, the Committee on family and Women’s Affairs, international organizations, including the European Union (EU) Delegation to Tajikistan, as well as experts, journalists, psychologists, and parents of teenagers.
As part of the Zireh informational campaign, which lasted 10 months, the digital habits, risks, and experiences of teenagers and their parents were studied, and 30 interviews were conducted with residents of Dushanbe, as well as Sughd, and Khatlon provinces.
Ms. Manizha Anvari, Executive Director of the Asia-Plus Media Group, noted that the Zireh campaign is aimed at protecting teenagers from false and fake information and has to some extent contributed to the development of media literacy, psychological support, and strengthening cooperation between the family, school, society, and the state.

«Zireh is not a final solution to all problems, but it is a step towards hearing the voice of teenagers,» she said.