Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)

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/...

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-...

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...

“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-...

🚀 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.

📢 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.

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.

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!

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...

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.

(1/2) “Apps that undress or sexualise images are not innovation; they are exploitation, abuse overwhelmingly directed against women and children, and they should never be legal,” said MEP Jeroen Lenaers, in the EU Parliament today. www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/b...

In this morning’s EU Parliament debate, MEP F. Javier Zarzalejos highlighted new data from IWF showing an alarming surge in AI-generated child sexual abuse material in 2025. The EU must respond with regulation that is effective in practice, not just strong in language. www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...

‘Frightening’ 260-fold rise in AI child sexual abuse videos contribute to making 2025 worst year for online abuse reports in IWF’s history. Governments and regulators around the world must now step in to force AI companies to create products that are safe by design. www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...

✨ In 2025, we’ve had an incredible impact thanks to your support and the tireless work of our world-class analysts. 🎄"On behalf of the entire IWF team, I wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season," IWF CEO Kerry Smith. 💡 Let’s protect children this festive season.

AI companies must put child safety before profit. That means embedding safety-by-design principles and conducting rigorous testing. You can hear Lib Dem Science, Innovation & Tech Spokesperson Victoria Collins MP make the case in Parliament for an AI Bill that puts safety-by-design at its core.

On Human Rights Day🕊️we stand for every child’s right to safety. We work daily to find and remove criminal child sexual abuse images and videos online, to protect the most vulnerable. Learn more at www.iwf.org.uk