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UNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year UNICEF reports about 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries experienced sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year, primarily on social medi

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September 2, 2026(about 2 months ago)

UNICEF reports that approximately 20 million children across 21 countries experienced sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms, primarily social media, within a single year. This research highlights the scale of online child sexual abuse as a critical global issue.

UNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year UNICEF reports about 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries experienced sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year, primarily on social medi  facebook.com