More than one in five children aged 12 to 17 across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe experienced at least one form of sexual abuse or exploitation on online platforms in the year before being surveyed, UNICEF estimates
Approximately 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries experienced sexual exploitation or abuse online in a year, primarily on social media platforms.
The UNICEF report revealed that over 15 million children encountered unwanted sexual content, with many cases involving known individuals, and less than 1% of incidents were reported to authorities.
UNICEF called for enhanced safety measures from governments and tech companies to combat online abuse, including addressing the risks associated with AI-generated content.
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