Children at high risk of online sexual abuse, exploitation

There’s been a steady rise in online harassment of minors, especially after the pandemic.

Parwati, a bright and social 15-year-old from Lalitpur, enjoyed connecting with friends and meeting new people through social media. But from last year, Parwati, who the Post is identifying with a pseudonym, hasn’t been the same as a result of online grooming and sexual abuse.