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

https://mins.news/en/item/43173

- Reuters, 2026-09-03 05:25 UTC
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- Original: https://www.reuters.com/technology/unicef-estimates-20-million-children-suffered-online-sexual-abuse-one-year-2026-09-03/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9904b448059c000187b629

> A new UNICEF report estimates that about 20 million internet-using children in 21 countries experienced sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms over one year. Most cases took place on social media platforms.

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