Law Schools Convene to Address Child Protection in Digital Era
On June 18, 2026, the Law Faculties of Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), the University of Macau (UM), and Agostinho Neto University (UAN) held a Tripartite Legal Seminar at the UEM Campus in Maputo, focusing on "Protection of the Rights of Children and Adolescents: The Convergence between Digital Transformation and Social Reality."
The seminar aimed to institutionalize a permanent platform for scientific reflection on the evolution of Lusophone legal systems and their interaction with Macau/China's legal framework, especially in the context of increasing digitalization of social relations.
Key objectives included:
- Examining the effectiveness of judicial mechanisms for child protection against emerging risks in cyberspace.
- Fostering debate on legislative harmonization between Angola, Mozambique, and Macau/China.
- Assessing evidentiary and civil and criminal liability challenges in cases of online violations of children's rights.
Legal scholars and practitioners discussed the need for updated legislation to address the unique challenges posed by the digital age, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation and harmonized legal frameworks to effectively protect children and adolescents online.
The seminar underscored the commitment of these institutions to adapt legal education and practice to the realities of digital transformation, ensuring that the rights of the most vulnerable are safeguarded in an increasingly connected world.
