The Dark Side of Digital Childhood: A Wake Up Call for Our Times The statistics on online sexual abuse are stark: 20 million children worldwide face exploitation every year.
According to UNICEF's latest report, over 15 million are exposed to unwanted explicit content, while nearly 9 million are subjected to coercive conversations and asked to share intimate images against their will.
This issue is further compounded by societal norms that perpetuate harm. In some cultures, girls are expected to remain silent, while boys are encouraged to cope alone.