IJM Philippines

Together,
we can end the online sexual exploitation of children

The Problem

Right now, Filipino children are being exploited online.

Perpetrators in western countries lure Filipinos to sexually abuse children and to offer the images or videos of the exploitation online. Much of this abuse is livestreamed as the perpetrators—sex offenders—direct the crime remotely.

Online sexual exploitation of children is a fast-growing, borderless crime.

The first cases of online child sexual exploitation in the Philippines were reported in 2011. In 2019, a study led by IJM confirmed that the Philippines had become a hotspot of online sexual exploitation of children.

The Solution

IJM in the Philippines:
Ending the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children

We support the Philippine government against this crime, in the areas of investigation and law enforcement, prosecution, and aftercare. We champion a whole-of-society approach, partnering with corporations, churches, civil society, and various communities committed to child protection.

Our Center to End Online Sexual Exploitation of Children expands the work globally, partnering with governments, industry, NGOs, and other stakeholders to increase protection. We improve the technology and financial sector detection and reporting of livestreamed child sexual exploitation, with the goal of sustainable protection for children and accountability for perpetrators.

Working with the Philippine government, we have seen:

0victims relieved / at-risk removed

0suspects arrested

0perpetrators convicted

0survivors restored

Data from IJM-supported cases, updated as of Sat Dec 06 2025.

Let’s work together to protect children from ever having to face or fear online abuse.

Partner with IJM as we bring protection against online sexual exploitation of children to more areas in the Philippines and the world. With your help, we can accelerate change and transformation and pave the way for lasting change.

government

churches

corporations

communities

influencers

surviors

media

academe

We partner with champions of child protection rising up from all areas of society. We also have the honor of working alongside survivors of online sexual exploitation as they advocate for transformation.