"Child online protection is a shared responsibility".
IWF analysts have seen accelerating numbers of public reports of child sexual abuse, with more people staying and working from home among contributing factors.
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.
The IWF and NSPCC say tech platforms must do more to protect children online as confirmed sextortion cases soar.
Watch the video of IWF's Annual Report 2023.
The Internet Watch Foundation and the NSPCC have won an award that recognises the vital service that the Report Remove tool offers children in the UK.
Child protection analysts have seen a significant rise in reports from children accessing the world-leading Report Remove service run by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) and the NSPCC’s Childline service.
On Safer Internet Day 2026, the IWF and child protection partners worldwide unite to call for a global ban on AI nudify apps and tools.
Download essential guides for professionals on understanding, identifying and responding to AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Developed by IWF & NCA.
IWF and Black Forest Labs join forces to combat harmful AI-generated content. The partnership grants the frontier AI lab access to safety tech tools.