Two-thirds of children worldwide report cyberbullying – UNThe report launched at the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday in Geneva was based on the findings of a recent poll carried out by the UN’s top official who works to end violence against children. MANILA, Philippines — Around two-thirds of children worldwide said cyberbullying is increasing, with one in two saying they don’t know how to get the right support, and artificial intelligence is a key driver of harm, according to a new United Nations report. “We meet today once again in a challenging world, where children are paying the highest price,” said Najat Maalla M’jid, UN special representative of the secretary-general on violence against children, while launching the report at the Human Rights Council. With responses from two-thirds (66 percent) of 30,000 children polled globally, the report emphasized the widespread impact of AI in “fundamentally transforming the threat” facing children online. Children find it challenging to report cyberbullying because they face stigma and fear, being rejected by their peers or being judged by adults, according to the findings.

Source: Philippine Star March 12, 2026 16:35 UTC