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.

 

 

Meta Campaign to Combat Sex Trafficking in the Philippines Reaches 10 Million Social Media Users
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Meta Campaign to Combat Sex Trafficking in the Philippines Reaches 10 Million Social Media Users

ByEyes on Trafficking News

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A new immersive virtual and augmented reality experience that takes users inside the world of people experiencing sex trafficking reached more than 1.2 million viewers in 24 hours since going live, International Justice Mission (IJM)’s Program Against Online Sexual Exploitation of Children is proud to announce. ‘Break Free to Fly’ – pioneered…

Plea Bargaining Results in the Swift Conviction of a Female Suspect for Online Sexual Exploitation of Children Offenses Two Months After Her Arrest
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Plea Bargaining Results in the Swift Conviction of a Female Suspect for Online Sexual Exploitation of Children Offenses Two Months After Her Arrest

ByEyes on Trafficking News

MINDANAO, Philippines – On September 21, 2022, a female suspect plead guilty to offenses related to the online sexual exploitation of children in Iligan. This was the penalty for abusing minors in exchange for money online. The conviction was the conclusion of a July 20, 2022, operation in one of the remote barangays in Iligan…

Recent Handbook Catalogs Landmark Leap Towards Stronger Child Protection
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Recent Handbook Catalogs Landmark Leap Towards Stronger Child Protection

ByEyes on Trafficking News

October 7, 2022 MANILA, PHILIPPINES – International Justice Mission (IJM) on Wednesday published the first definitive guide to conducting Videotaped In-Depth Disclosure Interviews (VIDI) – a landmark leap forward in prosecuting local traffickers while protecting survivors from re-traumatization. Known as the VIDI Framework, the resource uses years of legal, academic and practical knowledge to present…

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

ByEyes on Trafficking News

PRESS RELEASE   Cambodia, 30 September 2022 BREAKING—New report estimates at least 11% of children in Cambodia were subjected to online sexual abuse and exploitation in the past year alone. Country Overview The ground-breaking Disrupting Harm in Cambodia report found that 11% of internet-using children aged 12-17 had experienced clear examples of online sexual exploitation and…

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

ByEyes on Trafficking News

PRESS RELEASE   Malaysia, 29 September 2022 BREAKING—New report estimates that an estimated 100,000 children were subjected to online sexual exploitation and abuse in Malaysia. Country Overview The ground-breaking Disrupting Harm in Malaysia research found that 4% of internet-using children aged 12-17 had experienced clear instances of online sexual exploitation and abuse in the year prior…

Fighting online sexual exploitation of children | Philstar.com
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Fighting online sexual exploitation of children | Philstar.com

ByEyes on Trafficking News

For seven consecutive years, the Philippines has maintained its Tier 1 ranking in the Trafficking in Persons Report released by the US State Department every year. In the latest report released last July, it noted that the Philippines continued to demonstrate serious and sustained efforts to fight human trafficking despite the COVID-19 pandemic, but gave…

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

ByEyes on Trafficking News

PRESS RELEASE   Namibia, 12 September 2022  BREAKING—New report shows children in Namibia are afraid to report experiences of online sexual abuse. Country Overview The ground-breaking Disrupting Harm in Namibia research estimates that at least 20,000 children* experienced clear examples of online sexual exploitation and abuse in the last year alone. This included blackmailing children to…

Launch of the ECPAT Country Overview: Bangladesh Report
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Launch of the ECPAT Country Overview: Bangladesh Report

ByEyes on Trafficking News

ECPAT International is proud to announce the release of a new ECPAT Country Overview. Children in Bangladesh face increased vulnerability to sexual exploitation due to factors such as poverty, widespread physical violence and insecurity caused by extreme weather and natural disasters. BANGLADESH—In cooperation with the Association for Community Development (ACD) and the Down to Zero…

Hope for Justice and the Young Living Foundation launch free e-learning course to help keep kids safe online
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Hope for Justice and the Young Living Foundation launch free e-learning course to help keep kids safe online

ByEyes on Trafficking News

This article is reprinted from its original location at Hope for Justice‘s website. It was pulled from their RSS feed for your education. Visit Hope for Justice’s news page by clicking here. With children spending more and more time online, the risks of online enticement and online sexual exploitation are becoming ever greater. The U.S….

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

ByEyes on Trafficking News

PRESS RELEASE   Viet Nam, 3 August 2022   BREAKING—New report reveals that only a third of internet-using children in Viet Nam received information on how to stay safe online.   Country Overview A new report released today by ECPAT, INTERPOL, and UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti, found that children in Viet Nam are being subjected […]

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