UNICEF survey finds 1 in 5 youths targeted online

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A UNICEF survey of about 21,000 young people found that online sexual abuse of minors is increasing. 1 in 5 youths are targeted, highlighting risks from unsupervised internet use and social media content.

WHO: UNICEF

WHAT: UNICEF survey reports rising online sexual abuse targeting minors and finds 1 in 5 youths are targeted.

WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

UNICEF: 20 million children face online sexual abuse · Sep 3, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
UNICEF estimates 20 million children faced online abuse · Sep 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM ET

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