the
range
of
Inquiry
recommendations to establish
new ones. Full implementation of
the Inquiry recommendations can
also be used to re-empower men
and women within the village
context.
INQUIRY FINDING 49: Increased use of electronics is likely leading to increased social anxiety among children, which in turn leads to an
increased risk of family violence.
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION 39: Raise
awareness on the consequences of
excessive use of technology and
promote alternative healthy living
activities.
ACTION OUTCOME
Conduct education for children and parents on
the potential harmful effects and excessive
technology use and how that can increase the
risk of family violence.
Develop and disseminate alternative activities
for young people, especially those which are
based in traditional practices such as siva,
navigating, traditional crafts, etc.
IMPLEMENTATION/
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY
MWCSD
MESC
Office of the Regulator
NHRI Samoa
TIMEFRAME
Urgent
attention