UNICEF study warns of rising online sexual abuse risks for children
A UNICEF-supported study in Nigeria warns of increasing risks of online sexual abuse and exploitation facing children. While the country has expanded its network of Sexual Assault Referral Centres, the report calls for stronger institutional frameworks to combat digital threats like grooming and cyberbullying.
Why it matters
As digital access grows, protecting vulnerable populations from online exploitation has become a critical public health and safety priority.
A UNICEF-supported study has highlighted growing risks of online sexual abuse facing children in Nigeria and called for stronger protection systems to address emerging threats in digital spaces.
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