20 Million Children Experienced Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
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UNICEF reports that approximately 20 million children and adolescents aged 12 to 17 across 21 countries experienced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse in a single year. This includes exposure to unwanted sexual content, requests, and sharing of intimate images. Social media platforms were the primary venues for these abuses, with perpetrators often being known to the victims. The report highlights the need for safer digital platforms, stronger laws, and better support systems.
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