One in six kids could be experiencing online sexual exploitation and abuse
May 28, 2026
One in six internet-using children from a survey of nearly 12,000 children in 12 countries across Asia and Africa are found to experience at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse, with many experiences undisclosed, according to research published in Nature. The findi
ngs may help to inform prevention and response efforts where coordinated action by policymakers, law enforcement, and technology companies is urgently needed to protect children. ...read more read less