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

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.

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Find out why we use the term ‘child sexual abuse’ instead of ‘child pornography’.

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The IWF welcomes clear direction from Government on online safety efforts

The IWF welcomes clear direction from Government on online safety efforts

The UK sets online safety priorities, urging Ofcom to act fast on child protection, child sexual abuse material, and safety-by-design rules.

9 May 2025 News
IWF 2024 Annual Data & Insights Report Launch

IWF 2024 Annual Data & Insights Report Launch

Event hosted by Mastercard emphasises the importance of collaboration and introduces new tool 'Image Intercept'.

8 May 2025 News
Power partnership boosts fight to stop spread of child sexual abuse imagery online

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

DoubleVerify partners with the IWF to proactively disrupt the spread of child sexual abuse material.

8 May 2025 News
Minister praises IWF’s ‘vital’ work as Peers discuss rising threats highlighted in hotline’s annual report

Minister praises IWF’s ‘vital’ work as Peers discuss rising threats highlighted in hotline’s annual report

The IWF’s work is “vital” in combatting online child sexual abuse imagery, a Tech Minister said, amid calls for action on “scourge” of online grooming and abuse.

6 May 2025 News
Registry steps up to tackle child sexual abuse online in partnership with IWF

Registry steps up to tackle child sexual abuse online in partnership with IWF

Domain .ME partners with the Internet Watch Foundation to help put an end to child sexual abuse imagery online.

6 May 2025 News
New partnership builds connections to prioritise children’s safety online

New partnership builds connections to prioritise children’s safety online

Glide joins the IWF to help eliminate child sexual abuse material.

28 April 2025 News
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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