Global Study Reveals Over 300 Million Children Suffer Online Sexual Abuse Annually

University of Edinburgh research highlights the widespread and growing threat of online exploitation faced by children worldwide.

One in eight children globally have been victims of non-consensual exposure to sexual content online.
The United States is identified as a particularly high-risk area for online child exploitation.
Sextortion and AI deepfake abuse are among the common forms of online offences against children.
Experts call for urgent global action, including better regulation and enhanced law enforcement training.
Survivors and advocates stress the need for a centralized global research database to safeguard children.