The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday (November 12, 2026) wrote a letter to the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD), raising concerns over reported financial associations between Meta and UNICEF. The commission also cited allegations of monetised child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on Meta-owned platforms.
NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo forwarded to the WCD Ministry, a representation received from the Legal Rights Observatory, a legal advocacy and public interest organisation, which has flagged Meta’s reported financial contributions to UNICEF and other similar organisations, as well as its collaborative engagements with child rights stakeholders.
Expressing particular concern over the alleged monetisation of content involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of children, Mr.
“The matter is of serious concern, particularly in view of recent reports bringing to light instances of paid CSAM-related activities and the circulation of objectionable content through Meta-owned platforms, which are also subject to examination and investigation by various law enforcement agencies,” the NHRC said. Kanoongo said such activities could generate revenue from material depicting child abuse.
