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Children Face Rising Tech-Related Abuse
A report issued by UNICEF reveals that approximately 20 million children aged 12 to 17 across 21 countries experienced some form of abuse or sexual exploitation through technology within a single year. This equates to one in every five children worldwide. The report indicates that over 15 million children were exposed to unwanted sexual content, nine million engaged in sexual conversations or sent sexually explicit images under coercion, and about 4 million children were exploited to share private images of themselves without their consent. The study emphasizes that the true scope of the problem is larger than the recorded figures, as children are often hesitant to report such incidents. It also highlights that more than 60% of online abuse occurs on social media platforms, and 57% of perpetrators are known to the children. The report underscores that technology-facilitated abuse can have profound psychological effects, including an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and anxiety disorders. Additionally, over 40% of such abuse cases go unreported. UNICEF calls on governments and technology companies to strengthen preventative measures, such as designing safer platforms and developing effective reporting systems, as well as tightening laws to protect children from online exploitation and blackmail.
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