Online Sexual Exploitation

Online sexual exploitation is a type of sexual abuse that occurs through the use of technology, such as the internet or mobile phones. It can take many forms, including the sharing of sexual images or videos without consent, sexual extortion, and online grooming. Online sexual exploitation is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for victims, including emotional trauma, loss of privacy, and harm to reputation. It is important for individuals to be aware of the risks of online sexual exploitation and to take steps to protect themselves and others from this type of abuse.

 

 

Launch of the Disrupting Harm Report for Mozambique on Technology and the Sexual Exploitation of Children
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Launch of the Disrupting Harm Report for Mozambique on Technology and the Sexual Exploitation of Children

PRESS RELEASE   Mozambique, 27 October 2022 BREAKING—New report estimates at least 13% of children in Mozambique were subjected to online sexual abuse and exploitation Country Overview The ground-breaking Disrupting Harm in Mozambique report has found that 13% of surveyed internet-using children aged 12-17 had experienced clear instances of online sexual exploitation and abuse in the…

CHR bats for centers, training to help victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation
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CHR bats for centers, training to help victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation

Philstar.com December 22, 2022 | 1:43am MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights on Thursday highlighted the need for separate centers for children who are victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation. The commission also called attention to the lack of special training of prosecutors in handling child sexual abuse cases. To recall, Mama Fatima Singhateh — the…

Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to Human Trafficking
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Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to Human Trafficking

Listen to the original podcast here. Justice Today Podcast Human trafficking is an issue without a simple solution, but research on this problem is helping victims and developing tools and information to help better understand, prevent, and respond to trafficking. NIJ Scientist Mary Carlton joins host Josh Mondoro, Communications Assistant at NIJ, for a discussion…

Mom in Cebu City accused of exploiting 4-year-old daughter
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Mom in Cebu City accused of exploiting 4-year-old daughter

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) is still waiting for the issuance of a warrant for the arrest a mother from Cebu City, who is accused of abusing her 4-year-old daughter. NBI-7, in its report, stated that the mother would take a video of her nude child that…

Launching of Red Card2Sextortion and Panel Discussion
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Launching of Red Card2Sextortion and Panel Discussion

Sextortion occurs in tertiary institutions and work environment around the globe, and press reports have highlighted the prevalence of sextortion in Nigeria and other African countries.  According to a survey by UNODC in Nigeria in 2020, both men and women would feel reluctant to speak about sextortion. This culture of silence means that sextortion is…

FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Launches New Initiatives to Strengthen U.S. – Philippines Alliance
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FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Launches New Initiatives to Strengthen U.S. – Philippines Alliance

The United States and the Philippines enjoy an alliance and partnership based on deep historical, economic, and cultural ties, and our shared democratic values.  The United States and the Philippines stand together as friends, partners, and allies.  Now and always, the U.S. commitment to the defense of the Philippines is ironclad, and we are committed…

Launch of the Disrupting Harm Report for South Africa on Technology and the Sexual Exploitation of Children
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Launch of the Disrupting Harm Report for South Africa on Technology and the Sexual Exploitation of Children

PRESS RELEASE   South Africa, 4 November 2022 BREAKING—New report shows that social taboos and stigma around discussing sex may make children vulnerable to online sexual exploitation and abuse in South Africa Country Overview The ground-breaking Disrupting Harm in South Africa report found that social taboos and stigma around discussing sex may increase children’s vulnerability to…

Sex trafficking prevention event highlights online/person threats to children | Local News
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Sex trafficking prevention event highlights online/person threats to children | Local News

NORTH MANKATO — Jane Vader says many people in the region don’t think child exploitation/sex trafficking happens here because they don’t see sex workers on the streets. “A lot of it is happening online. Kids are groomed and then exploited,” said Vader, a regional navigator for the Minnesota Department of Health’s Safe Harbor Program. She…

Rule hastening return of children wrongfully brought to PH now in effect – Rappler
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Rule hastening return of children wrongfully brought to PH now in effect – Rappler

   MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday, October 18, promulgated the Rule on International Child Abduction Cases, which would allow for the faster return of children wrongfully brought to the Philippines. The SC’s promulgation, done in an en banc session, implements the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction…