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Health20 million children a year face online sexual abuse, UNICEF says

UNICEF says up to 20 million children in 21 countries experience online sexual abuse or exploitation each year. More than one in five internet-using children aged 12 to 17 were targeted on digital platforms, while social media facilitated over half of cases and less than 1 percent were reported to authorities.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-03 15:51Original

20 million children a year face online sexual abuse, UNICEF says
20 million children a year face online sexual abuse, UNICEF saysHealth