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

READ 2024 REPORT REPORT ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

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’.

REPORT ANONYMOUSLY

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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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. 

 

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