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3 September 2026

UNICEF: 1 in 5 youths targeted by online sexual abuse

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Source reporting: Deutsche Welle English

UNICEF: 1 in 5 youths targeted by online sexual abuse

A survey of around 21,000 young people by the UN's agency for children has found that online sexual abuse of minors is on the rise.

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