International cooperation in combating online sexual acts against children during armed conflicts: context of the UN draft Convention against cybercrime

  • Natalia А. Maroz Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Abstract

The draft text of the UN Convention against cybercrime represents a significant collaborative effort by the UN Ad Hoc Committee, member states, and various stakeholders. However, additional considerations are warranted, particularly regarding the detrimental impact of cybercrime on human rights during armed conflicts. Children, as the most vulnerable social group in such scenarios, are at heightened risk of both offline and online sexual exploitation and abuse. In the absence of a robust legal framework, authorities in conflict zones are unlikely to engage effectively in international cooperation to combat these transnational crimes. Therefore, it is imperative to include a specific provision within the draft convention to ensure its applicability in addressing transnational crimes related to child pornography and other forms of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children during armed conflicts.

Author Biography

Natalia А. Maroz, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

PhD (law), docent; associate professor at the department of international law, faculty of international relations

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Published
2024-07-01
Keywords: cybercrime, child pornography, transnational crime, United Nations, draft convention
How to Cite
MarozN. А. (2024). International cooperation in combating online sexual acts against children during armed conflicts: context of the UN draft Convention against cybercrime. Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations, 1, 52-59. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/internationalRelations/article/view/6372
Issue
No 1 (2024): Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations
Section
International Law

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