'Concerning increase' in online bullying as one in six children are victims, new report finds

WHO report says there is an urgent need for interventions involving educators, parents, community leaders and policymakers to 'foster digital literacy and safety'.

One in six children in school have experienced online bullying, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).

The latest data shows a “concerning increase” in online bullying, with 14% of boys and 9% of girls cyberbullying others. This was up from 12% for boys and 7% for girls in 2018.