UNICEF Report Reveals 20 Million Children Suffered Online Sexual Abuse Annually

UNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year - Reuters

UNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year  Reuters

UNICEF: 1 in 5 youths targeted by online sexual abuse

A survey of around 21,000 young people by the UN's agency for children has found that online sexual abuse of minors is on the rise.

UNICEF: 20m children suffered online sexual abuse in year

About 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries were subjected to sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year, a new report by the UN children's charity has said.

20 Million Children Faced Online Sexual Abuse In A Year Across 21 Nations: UN

Roughly 15 million children in the countries surveyed were exposed to unwanted sexual content, 9 million were pressured into sexual conversations, and 4 million had sexual images shared without their consent

UNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year

More than one in five children aged 12 to 17 across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe experienced at least one form of sexual abuse or exploitation on online platforms in the year before being surveyed, UNICEF estimates

By Reuters

UNICEF: 1 in 5 Youths Targeted by Online Sexual Abuse

A survey of around 21,000 young people by the UN's agency for children has found that online sexual abuse of minors is on the rise.

UNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year

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.

By Abubakar Ibrahim