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UNICEF: 20m children suffered online sexual abuse in year

About 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries were subjected to sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year, a new report by the UN children's charity has said.

UNICEF: 20m children suffered online sexual abuse in year

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About 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries were subjected to sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year, a new report by the UN children's charity has said.

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About 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries were subjected to sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year, a new report by the UN children's charity has said.

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