UNICEF: 20 million children face online sexual abuse

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UNICEF says about 20 million children are targeted for online sexual abuse each year. The agency reports that more than one in five children aged 12 to 17 were targeted on digital platforms.

WHO: UNICEF

WHAT: UNICEF reported that around 20 million children face online sexual abuse each year and that more than one in five children aged 12 to 17 were targeted on digital platforms.

WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 11:51 AM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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

UNICEF survey finds 1 in 5 youths targeted online · Sep 3, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
UNICEF estimates 20 million children faced online abuse · Sep 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM ET

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