The online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC) occurs when traffickers use the internet to sell the sexual abuse of young children over live video calls and other online content. IJM Philippines is the global
leader in the fight against OSEC.

We know that a child’s first moments after a rescue can feel scary and overwhelming. You have the power to provide them with a sense of safety and comfort by sending a special care package. This package may include clothing, toys, art supplies, hygiene essentials, and more.

The median age of victims is 11 years old, and the youngest child rescued was only two months old. The Philippines is the global epicentre, as crime is starting to spread to new countries. Australians are the third highest users of OSEC material in the world. IJM Philippines was one of the first organisations to identify OSEC as it emerged in 2011-2014. IJM. IJM, the Philippine government, and global authorities have already worked together to rescue more than 1,000 victims of OSEC and convict almost 200 online child sex traffickers. In the Philippines, our team has developed a proven model of protection to strengthen justice systems. This model is now ready to scale to new countries as this crime continues to spread.