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World: Through Children's Eyes: How Digital Technologies Enable Child Sexual Abuse [EN/AR]
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: UN Children's Fund , as published by ReliefWeb
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The report's findings are based on data from 21 countries and provide insight into the scope of the problem.
A significant number of children have been subjected to technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse. According to a new report, this issue affects a substantial proportion of children aged 12 to 17. The report combines survey data with children's testimonies to shed light on this problem.
The abuse often occurs on well-known social media platforms, but few cases are reported to authorities. Further information on this issue can be found in the report, which highlights the need to address this widespread trend. The report's findings are based on data from 21 countries and provide insight into the scope of the problem.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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