20 Million Kids at Risk Online | Nigeria News

A chilling new UNICEF report reveals that 20 million kids aged 12-17 across 21 countries are victims of online sexual exploitation — one in five in that age group. Most abuse happens on social media, with 60% occurring on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Over 15 million have seen inappropriate content, and 9 million have been pressured into explicit chats or image sharing. The emotional toll is severe: fear, shame, isolation, and a shattered sense of safety. Victims are four times more likely to contemplate suicide or self-harm. Alarmingly, fewer than 1% of cases ever reach authorities — making this a silent, escalating crisis demanding urgent action from governments and tech giants. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/333b280f0747663e