The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is urging the Indian government to examine funding links between social media company Meta and UNICEF, amid ongoing scrutiny of alleged child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on Meta-owned platforms. An NHRC member says there is concern that UNICEF—expected to address CSAM—may face a conflict of interest if it receives funding from Meta while CSAM allegations are under review.

Multiple outlets report that the NHRC’s concern centers on allegations that CSAM may be monetised on Meta platforms. The coverage highlights that the NHRC has brought the issue to the relevant ministry, framing the request as a need for government probing. The outlets vary in how much detail they provide beyond the core concern, with some stressing the funding relationship and others emphasizing the specific allegation of monetisation.

Across reports, the emphasis remains on whether Meta’s financial ties to UNICEF could affect UNICEF’s CSAM-related work in the context of Indian authorities’ attention to CSAM allegations involving Meta platforms.