UNICEF: 20m kids suffered online sex abuse in one year
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- More than one in five children aged 12 to 17 experienced at least one form of sex abuse or exploitation on online platforms in one year, a UNICEF report says.S1
- 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.S2
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UNICEF: 20m kids suffered online sex abuse in one year
More than one in five children aged 12 to 17 experienced at least one form of sex abuse or exploitation on online platforms in one year, a UNICEF report says.
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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.
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Published Sep 3, 2026
What to know
- More than one in five children aged 12 to 17 experienced at least one form of sex abuse or exploitation on online platforms in one year, a UNICEF report says.S1
- 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.S2
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