The growth of child sexual exploitation and abuse online needs to be addressed urgently |

Over the past twelve months, 300 million children have been affected by online sexual exploitation and abuse.

That’s a shocking revelation from a new report launched by the UN Special Representative, who works to end violence against children, and which marked the start of the mandate 15 years ago.

More and more young children are going online, but so are predators and sex offenders, says Najat Maalla M’Jid, adding that the lack of child safety online needs to be urgently addressed.

In an interview with UN newsKhaled Mohamed, Mrs. Maalla M’Jid, emphasized that violence against children is increasing on all fronts, from cyberspace to child labor.