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Data That Drives Change: IWF 2024 Annual Data & Insights Report

IWF work to eliminate child sexual abuse imagery online, preventing the ongoing victimisation of those abused in childhood and making the internet safer for all.

Report suspected child sexual abuse images or videos here.

Find out why we use the term ‘child sexual abuse’ instead of ‘child pornography’.

This short film introduces the people behind the IWF and the work we do to eliminate child sexual abuse imagery online. It offers a glimpse into how we respond to reports, proactively seek out criminal content, and utilise technology to prevent its spread, making the internet safer for everyone.

The video introduces Megan Hinton from the Marie Collins Foundation, who speaks about the importance of survivor-led advocacy and the impact of technology-assisted abuse. Her insights highlight the need for continued support and action to protect victims and prevent further harm.

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‘Disturbing’ AI-generated child sexual abuse images found on hidden chatbot website that simulates indecent fantasies

‘Disturbing’ AI-generated child sexual abuse images found on hidden chatbot website that simulates indecent fantasies

Internet watchdog says this is the first time it has identified imagery of child sexual abuse linked to AI chatbots.

22 September 2025 News
AI chatbots and child sexual abuse: a wake-up call for urgent safeguards

AI chatbots and child sexual abuse: a wake-up call for urgent safeguards

Our analysts uncovered criminal material on a platform hosting multiple chatbot “characters” designed to let users simulate sexual scenarios with child avatars.

22 September 2025 Blog
No Loopholes: New Development Shows the EU Must Close the AI Gap through the Recast CSA Directive

No Loopholes: New Development Shows the EU Must Close the AI Gap through the Recast CSA Directive

A disturbing new development highlights exactly why comprehensive legislation cannot wait.

22 September 2025 Blog
IWF calls for Council to agree to Danish compromise on the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation before the temporary derogation expires

IWF calls for Council to agree to Danish compromise on the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation before the temporary derogation expires

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is urging the Council of the European Union to agree to the Danish compromise on the proposed Regulation to combat the spread of child sexual abuse (CSAR).

11 September 2025 Blog
Move for a Safer Internet returns for its third year: A Cyber-Led Sporting Challenge

Move for a Safer Internet returns for its third year: A Cyber-Led Sporting Challenge

Pinsent Masons and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) build on two years of impact and collaboration.

3 September 2025 Blog
Child sexual extortion cases in the UK soar with warnings ‘ruthless’ criminals are still putting children and young people at risk

Child sexual extortion cases in the UK soar with warnings ‘ruthless’ criminals are still putting children and young people at risk

Charities warn threat of sexual extortion (or sextortion) against children ‘not diminishing’ as new data show sextortion cases soar 72% in a year

1 September 2025 News
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Think Before You Share

Our Think Before You Share campaign aims to help young people understand the harm of sharing explicit images and videos of themselves, and others, and encourage parents and educators to start timely conversations with children and young people. 

We encourage you to share our campaign using #ThinkBeforeYouShare and by following, liking and sharing the campaign on our social channels