UNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year
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About 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries were subjected to sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year, with most cases occurring on social media platforms, a new report by the U.N. children's charity said on Thursday.
- Why it matters
- The figure documents scale of harm to children on social media and digital platforms, establishing a baseline for how widespread the problem is across countries.
- Most affected
- Children in the 21 countries surveyed — Exposure to sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms and social media.
- Likely next
- Whether UNICEF or other organizations release breakdowns by country, platform, or type of abuse; whether governments announce policy responses.
Also reported by: Deutsche Welle, The Straits Times