Why Children Can't Wait
Every day all over the world millions of children are forced to live in the darkness of sexual exploitation and abuse. This is a hidden pandemic. The Into the Light Index highlights the prevalence of this problem by presenting global data to inform strong policy responses. Behind every number is a young person and a need for urgent action because children can't wait.
Online child sexual
exploitation and abuse in numbers
Ten cases of abuse are reported every second.
300 million+ children have been affected by abusive behaviours.
3.5% of children experienced sexual extortion.
Ten cases of abuse are reported every second.
