Child abuse

Within a span of only 11 days, the Childline India helpline received more than 92,000 calls seeking protection from child abuse and violence, and a 95% increase in child pornography content consumption between 24th and 26th March 2020.

Online child abuse has significantly risen in South East Asian countries after COVID-19 related confinement. Violence against children is being masked behind closed doors and the 'safe' confinement of homes. It has only taken an inside turn.