20 million children face online abuse annually

UNICEF has revealed that approximately 20 million children aged between 12 and 17 across 21 countries were subjected to some form of sexual abuse or exploitation online within a single year. Of these cases, 60% occurred on social media platforms, and 14% took place in online gaming environments. The violations include viewing unwanted sexual content, forced requests for chats, or sharing sexual images. Additionally, four million instances of children’s sexual images were recorded as being posted without their consent. The use of artificial intelligence technologies has increased the production of fake pornographic material, creating new challenges for child protection efforts. These violations have serious psychological effects, with children being at higher risk of suicidal thoughts and self-harm. UNICEF emphasizes that protection requires collaboration between governments, technology companies, schools, and communities, with the essential provision of reliable channels for reporting and supporting affected children.

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