Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)

Report online child sexual abuse imagery or 'child pornography' Stumbled over what you think is child sexual abuse or 'child pornography' online? Anonymously report it to IWF. It's quick, simple and the right thing to do.

Please report only using our dedicated reporting portal at www.iwf.org.uk/en/uk-report/ Thank you.

Our Image Hash List allows our Members to stop child sexual abuse imagery on their networks, platforms and apps. In the battle to defend child victims of sexual abuse, its development has been a game-changer.

Could you benefit from this service too? Find out more: www.iwf.org.uk/our-technolo....

Tik Tok’s bold step puts children’s safety first. IWF CEO Kerry Smith welcomes TikTok’s decision to reject end‑to‑end encryption - urging others to follow their example.

(2/2) We applaud this decision to prioritise user safety. A safe internet free of child sexual abuse is within reach if there are fewer places for criminals to groom children and distribute sexual imagery of their abuse.

Read the latest blog from our CEO Kerry Smith.
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Tik Tok’s bold step puts children’s safety first. IWF CEO Kerry Smith welcomes TikTok’s decision to reject end‑to‑end encryption - urging others to follow their example.

(1/2) This week it was reported that TikTok will unapologetically buck the trend gripping many online platforms - choosing not to introduce end-to-end encryption to their direct messaging service.

They’re doing this because they believe it makes their platform safer.

Violence against women and girls and child sexual abuse are deeply connected - with shared root causes like gender inequality, misogyny and power imbalances. A joined-up response to these issues is essential.

This #InternationalWomensDay help us raise awareness about this crucial issue. iwf.org.uk

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Imagery in E2EE Environments Discover how end-to-end encryption works & why upload prevention is key to preventing the spread of child sexual abuse imagery and protecting privacy.

Our CEO Kerry Smith, said: “We know that users can have both; IWF’s recent paper explains how existing technology can be used to prevent the spread of child sexual abuse material in end-to-end encrypted environments while upholding privacy.” www.iwf.org.uk/policy-work/...

Dr Peter Membrey, Chief Research Officer at ExpressVPN, said: “For too long, the privacy debate has been framed as an either-or choice: protect encryption at all costs, or weaken it in the name of safety."

“We're open-sourcing OpenBoundary. Privacy and protection are not mutually exclusive.”

IWF applauds ExpressVPN initiative to tackle dedicated child sexual abuse websites New Internet Watch Foundation Member develops purpose-built tool that effectively balances online privacy and online safety

A new partnership with ExpressVPN has been the catalyst for a new tool that restricts access to websites containing ‘pernicious’ child sexual abuse images and videos across the entirety of ExpressVPN’s network.

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Yesterday, our CEO Kerry Smith gave evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Children’s Online Safety as part of its inquiry into AI.

While we welcome the Government’s commitment to protecting children amid technological change, mandatory model testing for AI tools must be introduced.

📣Calling lawyers and Trust & Safety professionals working in online safety and children’s privacy.

Together with Pinsent Masons, we are hosting a half-day online conference.

📅 3 March | ⏱️3 - 6:30pm GMT

👉 Register now: www.pinsentmasons.com/events-train...

On Thursday 26 February, our Head of Policy Hannah Swirsky will take part in a panel on AI and risks of Online Child Sexual exploitation facilitated by @terredeshommes.bsky.social - who will share key findings from their latest research project.

🕗 Time: 8am GMT (9am CET)

Register at bit.ly/469JGVv

Actor Natalie Dormer supports the IWF’s Think Before You Share campaign YouTube video by Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)

Young people are being pressured to share intimate images without understanding the lasting impact.

Actor Natalie Dormer supports our latest campaign, urging adults to start crucial conversations with their children.

Find support at thinkbeforeyoushare.org

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Are you an innovative and talented professional with at least three years of fundraising experience?

We're looking for a Partnerships Officer to join our team and help us to generate new creative partnerships and opportunities.

Find out more about the role & apply- www.iwf.org.uk/about-us/who...

Police arresting 1,000 paedophile suspects a month across UK National Crime Agency says rise in child sexual abuse being driven by technology and online forums

Child sexual abuse is increasing in severity, complexity and accessibility, warns the NCA.

Our CEO, Kerry Smith, said in response: “These shocking revelations reflect what we're seeing online. Companies must adopt a rigorous approach of safety by design.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

New rules on social media could target ‘doomscrolling’ and ban for under-16s, Starmer says – UK politics live Prime minister says outcomes of consultation on social media ban should be implemented quickly as technology minister says Australia-style ban is not inevitable

"New tech can be a dangerous frontier," says our Head of Policy Hannah Swirsky. "Government must provide clear guidelines for companies to build platforms which are safe by design where children are a central consideration not an afterthought." www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Sextortion or Sexually Coerced Extortion Help & Support Advice for children, young people, adults & parents on sexually coerced extortion or sextortion. What to do if you're being blackmailed for nudes online.

Sexual extortion is a serious crime that affects people of all ages. We're here to help you stay safe online. If you or anyone you know are experiencing sextortion, there are steps to take to stop it.

➡️Visit our website iwf.org.uk/resources/sextortion/ for guidance and support.

Eliminating Child Sexual Abuse Online | Internet Watch Foundation IWF IWF identifies and removes online child sexual abuse imagery to safeguard children and support survivors. Report to us anonymously.

In order to protect the most vulnerable, our analysts face unimaginable horrors. Their work makes a difference - whether that's preventing the prolonged suffering of victims or protecting internet using from criminal content. Learn more about their vital work: iwf.org.uk.

⚠️ If your child’s images have been shared, they’re the victim of a crime. Find out how you can get their pics taken down at thinkbeforeyoushare.org

Don’t get angry. Talk about it.

We’re Hiring: Partnerships Officer 🚀

If you enjoy connecting the dots between purpose, people, and funding — we want to hear from you! You'll be joining a warm, supportive team that’s passionate about impact.

Find out more about the role and apply on our website. www.iwf.org.uk/about-us/who...

Almost all young Brits use AI – more than half say it makes life better - UK Safer Internet Centre Research for Safer Internet Day 2026 reveals 60% of teens worry about AI being used to make inappropriate pictures of them

(3/3) Both young people and their parents identify issues related to the rapid growth of AI – with a third of parents and carers (33%) saying they are concerned about its impact on their children’s thinking and learning development.

Read more at saferinternet.org.uk/blog/almost-...

(2/3) New research released by @nominet.uk and UKSIC found that nearly all young people aged 8 to 17 (97%) are now using AI tools with (58%) saying that AI makes their lives better, but 60% are concerned about someone using AI to make inappropriate pictures of them.

(1/3) We joined our colleagues @uksic.bsky.social @childnet.bsky.social and SWGfL at the BT Tower today for #SaferInternetDay, to hear young people’s experiences of AI technology.

We're uniting voices worldwide to say #NoToNudify. Nudifying functionalities are overwhelmingly used to facilitate non-consensual sexual harm, including against children, and must be made illegal in every jurisdiction with effective enforcement.

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Membership of the Internet Watch Foundation Join IWF membership to protect your tech services, platforms, and tools from child sexual abuse imagery. Ground-breaking tech for companies in the online sector.

More than 200 organisations are currently Members of IWF. We work with a range of sectors and industries around the world, which allows us to disrupt offenders in a variety of ways to stop images of child sexual abuse being shared online.

Could you join us too? Learn more www.iwf.org.uk/membership/

Support & Resources for Teachers on Students Sharing Nudes Online As teachers & educators, you’ve got a role to make sure your students think before they share nude images or videos online. Guidance & resources from IWF.

Are you an education professional?

As teachers and educators, you’ve got a role to play in keeping young people safe online – and making sure they think before they share explicit content.

Download our free resources and guidance at www.thinkbeforeyoushare.org/teachers-and...

As we embark on our new three-year strategy, we're looking for an innovative and talented Partnerships Officer to help us to generate new creative partnerships and opportunities.

Find out more about the role at iwf.org.uk/careers

Today, child rights organisations are launching a month-long campaign to strengthen child protection online. We're releasing an open letter calling on EU representatives to put children first, and ensure a robust Child Sexual Abuse Regulation is adopted.

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Only one week until Safer Internet Day!

Safer Internet Day will take place on 10 February with the theme “Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI.”

Register your support & check the educational resources at saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern...

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AI CSAM Guides for Professionals | IWF & NCA Download essential guides for professionals on understanding, identifying and responding to AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Developed by IWF & NCA.

🔎All you need to know about child sexual abuse imagery generated by AI.

Help raise awareness of a growing online threat. Share our resource, created in partnership with the NCA, CEOP, and designed for professionals working with young people.

➡️ www.iwf.org.uk/resources/ai...