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  1. Under 10s groomed online ‘like never before’ as hotline discovers record amount of child sexual abuse

    Alarming increase in online grooming and child sexual abuse imagery, particularly among under 10s, in 2023 as reported by the IWF.

  2. Teens face ‘crisis’ of online sexual exploitation as charity says major new Government-backed scheme will ‘put rocket boosters’ on Online Safety Act

    New Image Intercept tool offers smaller platforms free protection from criminal content, as teens face crisis of online sexual exploitation.

  3. Power partnership boosts fight to stop spread of child sexual abuse imagery online

    DoubleVerify, a leader in digital advertising, has partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to proactively disrupt the spread of child sexual abuse material and make the internet safer for everyone.

  4. EU countries urged to have ‘courage’ and push for better laws to protect children at IWF’s Annual Report launch in Brussels

    EU countries urged to have ‘courage’ and push for better laws to protect children at IWF’s annual report launch in Brussels

  5. UK teen’s sex abuse imagery identified thanks to IWF analysts’ pioneering work with policing database

    IWF analysts use CAID and victim reports to verify teen abuse victims, helping remove illegal imagery that might otherwise be missed.

  6. Parliamentarians join the IWF to tackle online child sexual abuse material

    On 28 April 2025, the IWF hosted MPs, peers, and staffers in Parliament to discuss the urgent findings of our 2024 Annual Data & Insights Report.

  7. Annual Report 2023

    Discover the latest trends & data in the fight against online child sexual abuse imagery in the 2023 Annual Report from the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).

  8. Highlights of the Year

    Explore key achievements from IWF in 2024, including global collaborations, technological advancements and efforts to combat online child sexual abuse.

  9. Chairs' foreword

    Chair Catherine Brown reflects on IWF’s 2024 work to tackle online child sexual abuse and expand international impact.

  10. Interim CEO's foreword

    Interim CEO Derek Ray-Hill reflects on IWF's 2024 efforts to combat online child abuse and enhance global safety measures.

  11. Our role in the UK Safer Internet Centre

    Discover how IWF collaborates with the UK Safer Internet Centre to safeguard children online through education, support and policy advocacy.

  12. A guide to our report

    Learn how IWF compiles and analyses data to combat online child sexual abuse, with a focus on transparency and impact in the 2024 report.