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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 18/09/2026

The tools to find and remove child sexual abuse material online already exist. They work. Now we just need a law behind them. Europe needs a strong, permanent framework that enables online child sexual abuse material to be detected, reported & removed. Read more at www.thepetitionnoonewouldsign.com

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 16/09/2026

📃 The petition no one would sign. We launch our latest campaign posing a 'provocative' question to EU citizens and MEPs ahead of critical negotiations on child sexual abuse law. Read more on our website and support our call to action. www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 25/08/2026

Stop known child sexual abuse imagery with Image Intercept, our innovative tool designed to help smaller companies and startups proactively detect and stop known criminal child sexual abuse images and videos. Learn more and enquire today at iwf.org.uk/our-technolo....

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 18/08/2026

⚠️ If explicit images of your child 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.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 17/08/2026

Make online safety stronger with the right tools, services and expertise. As an IWF Member, your organisation can access specialist services and solutions designed to help detect, disrupt and prevent the spread of child sexual abuse imagery online. Learn more today at www.iwf.org.uk/membership/.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 11/08/2026

Encryption is essential to how the internet works. It's absolutely possible to detect and prevent child sexual abuse material without breaking encryption. Hear more from IWF Chief Technology Officer, Dan Sexton, and Dr Ahmed Danladi Abdullahi here 👇

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 10/08/2026

You don’t want to think about it, but your kids are sharing all sorts online. It’s awkward, but you need to talk about it. If you want to keep your kids safer online, we’ve got resources to help. Learn more at: www.thinkbeforeyoushare.org/parents-and-...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 31/07/2026

Our 53 global reporting portals offer people a free and confidential way to report child sexual abuse material online. Stumbling across this content is distressing, but just one report can make a difference. 📨 Make a report or learn more: www.iwf.org.uk/report/.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 20/07/2026

How does proactive detection and blocking of child sexual abuse material actually work? 👇Watch our video to learn how privacy safeguards protect children.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 02/07/2026

Join us in San Francisco for #TrustCon2026 On 21 July, our CTO Dan Sexton will join experts from engineering, data science & operations for a panel exploring the technical, ethical & legal challenges shaping modern child safety infrastructure. Find out more: www.trustcon.net/event/trustc...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 09/06/2026

We’ve been at the forefront of sounding the alarm around the risks of E2EE environments. Alongside 8 leading child sexual exploitation and abuse orgs, we’ve prepared a list of urgently needed interventions that we believe will have transformational impacts. Watch more. iwf.org.uk/growinguponl...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 05/06/2026

The UK’s leading civil society organisations fighting online CSEA are calling on Government to require device‑level nudity detection on children’s devices to stop the creation and sharing of nude images and help turn the tide against child sexual abuse. Read more: iwf.org.uk/policy-work/...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 05/06/2026

At the heart of a safer digital environment for children is an environment that is free from child sexual abuse. Alongside other leading UK child protection organisations we're calling on Government to introduce a series of urgently needed measures. Read more. www.iwf.org.uk/policy-work/...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 03/06/2026

Nudes. Suggestive videos. You name it – children are sharing it. Nobody wants to think about their kids doing this. But it’s important that we talk about the risks. Download our guide for top tips on how to get the conversation started. www.thinkbeforeyoushare.org

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 20/05/2026

(1/2) Today marks the launch of the Safety by Design Code of Practice co-produced with @osanetwork.bsky.social @5rightsfound.bsky.social @mollyroseorg.bsky.social @nspcc.bsky.social @refugecharity.bsky.social @evawuk.bsky.social Glitch, and FlippGen - with expert input from Prof Lorna Woods OBE.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 01/05/2026

Only two weeks to go to our EU Annual Data and Insights Report launch. Join us and an expert panel on 13 May in Brussels as we release the latest analysis of the emerging trends in the fight to stop online child sexual abuse. Sign-up here: www.iwf.org.uk/eu-iwf-2025-...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 24/04/2026

At the IWF, we see the reality of the online world every single day. Our 2025 Data & Insights Report reflects that work. Join us at our virtual launch to talk through the data and how we can all work together to make a difference. Register your place here: www.iwf.org.uk/iwf-2025-onl...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 24/04/2026

In 2025, we recorded 370,001 children in child sexual abuse images. As in previous years, the majority of child sexual abuse imagery depicted girls.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 23/04/2026

“Our data really serves as a stark reminder of how widespread abuse against girls remains,” says our Senior Analyst Rosa as we release our Data & Insights Report with expert perspectives on emerging threats with Frontline Observations. Find out more at www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 23/04/2026

Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls Jess Phillips said: "As ever, the IWF have remained agile in the face of fast-moving technology and the evolving online child sexual abuse threat." Learn more in Annual Data & Insights Report: www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 23/04/2026

💰Money is a significant motivator for producing child sexual abuse material online. Coordinated action between core stakeholders and digital advertising networks is needed to tackle this crime. Learn more in our Annual Data & Insights Report: www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-... #BehindTheScreens

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 23/04/2026

Effective child protection depends on fast, consistent international enforcement approaches supported by coordinated action across industry and regulatory partners. Read our Annual Data & Insights Report to learn about child sexual abuse material hosting hotspots: www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 23/04/2026

(5) Victimisation of older teenagers. In 2025, we recorded 63,044 children aged 14-17 in images depicting child sexual abuse.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 23/04/2026

(4) Gendered patterns of abuse against girls. Over the past two years, we've seen 730,998 girls in criminal sexual abuse images. 📈An overwhelming 99% of the AI-generated images assessed over the past two years also depicted girls.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 23/04/2026

(3) Sexually coerced extortion. 92% of sextortion incidents reported to our Hotline over the last three years involve boys.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 23/04/2026

(2) Rapid growth of AI-generated child sexual abuse material. AI-generated images and videos are more likely to be assessed as the most serious Category A, indicating a disproportionate presence of the most severe content within AI-generated material.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 23/04/2026

(1) Findings from our Annual Data & Insights Report, published today, reveal that our analysts identified several emerging and persistent harms shaping the online child sexual abuse landscape in 2025.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 23/04/2026

In 2025, we discovered record levels of child sexual abuse webpages online (311,610) 📈 Read our long-awaited Annual Data & Insights Report for more of the latest findings in the global fight against child sexual abuse material: www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-.... #BehindTheScreens #IWFInsights

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 22/04/2026

🚀 Our Annual Data & Insights Report launches tomorrow with the latest trends on the global fight against online child sexual abuse material. Stay ahead of the key issues shaping online safety and regulation.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 16/04/2026

📢 One week to the launch of our Annual Data & Insights Report. Join us as we release the latest analysis of the emerging trends in the fight to stop online child sexual abuse.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 10/04/2026

(1/2) Actor and producer Natalie Dormer joins our Think Before You Share campaign and warns widespread sharing of nude imagery online is placing young people at “unprecedented” risk. www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...

Actor and producer Natalie Dormer. Photo credit Kyle Alexander

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 09/04/2026

Only two weeks to go to the launch of our Annual Data & Insights Report, with the latest insights into online child sexual abuse trends. Mark the day in the calendar and find out how we fight against the distribution of criminal content and child exploitation.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 02/04/2026

3 weeks to go to the launch of our Annual Data & Insights Report, with key insights into how abuse is created, distributed and monetised — as well as the systemic challenges that make eradication difficult. Mark the day in your calendar!

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 01/04/2026

This is not an April Fool’s joke. From 3 April, online platforms in the EU will no longer detect child sexual abuse material. 99% of reports rely on this detection. A coalition of 246 organisations is calling for urgent action. Read and share our statement: childsafetyineurope.com/wp-content/u...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 01/04/2026

“Thanks to political gamesmanship, the EU has opened the door for predators to target children without fear.” Our CEO Kerry Smith, on what happens from this Friday, when tech companies lose the legal right to detect child sexual abuse material in the EU. Read more at www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 30/03/2026

(1/2)⚠️The scale and speed of AI child sexual abuse material online run the risk of overwhelming inundated reporting mechanisms and law enforcement capacity. In 2025, our team identified 3,440 AI-generated child sexual abuse videos, an increase of 26,362% compared with the previous year.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 24/03/2026

Our latest report published today centres the human impact of AI child sexual abuse material, highlighting the harm caused to children. It captures the views of our expert Analysts, as well as excerpts from dark web offender communities. Read more at www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 24/03/2026

Our latest report reveals that AI generated child sexual abuse material is increasing in scale, sophistication & accessibility. “Every item of AI CSAM is a violation of the most basic rights to safety, dignity, and childhood itself,” says our CEO Kerry Smith. www.iwf.org.uk/about-us/why...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 20/03/2026

(1/2) On the one year anniversary of the Illegal Harms Codes under the OSA, we brought together UK partners working to tackle online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) for a roundtable on the Government’s proposed under 16 social media ban. Our discussion focused on two priorities...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 11/03/2026

“Offenders will exploit feelings of shame & guilt to keep children from speaking out," tells BBC Crimewatch our Head of Hotline Ngaire Alexander. “Best way to keep children safe online: building trusted relationships, having clear lines of communication.” 📺from 20:10 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 10/03/2026

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....

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 08/03/2026

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

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 25/02/2026

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.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 24/02/2026

📣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...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 24/02/2026

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

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 19/02/2026

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...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 12/02/2026

⚠️ 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.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 12/02/2026

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...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 10/02/2026

(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.

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 10/02/2026

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. Read more at www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/b...

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