Thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse could be going undetected because internet analysts’ time is being taken up dealing with “false reports”, experts warn.
IWF analysts have seen accelerating numbers of public reports of child sexual abuse, with more people staying and working from home among contributing factors.
A specialised new team will take ‘digital fingerprints’ of millions of images so companies and organisations around the world can spot them and have them removed.
Our work specifically relates to images and videos showing child sexual abuse online. Here are useful links if you need help with something else.
Event hosted by Mastercard emphasises the importance of collaboration and introduces new tool 'Image Intercept'
Learn how IWF's 2024 reports originate from public submissions, partners and proactive searches to combat online child sexual abuse.
Chair Catherine Brown reflects on IWF’s 2024 work to tackle online child sexual abuse and expand international impact.
Interim CEO Derek Ray-Hill reflects on IWF's 2024 efforts to combat online child abuse and enhance global safety measures.
Discover key updates in IWF's 2024 report, including new data analysis tags, methodology refinements and expert-reviewed insights.
Explore IWF's 2024 data on online child sexual abuse imagery, highlighting key trends, challenges and collaborative efforts to enhance online safety.