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This week, INHOPE travelled to Sofia for a Quality Assurance Programme (QAP) visit to ensure The Safer Internet Centre (SIC) in Bulgaria - Safenet.bg maintains the highest standards in analysing and removing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) reported by the public. During a roundtable with key stakeholders, including the Deputy Minister of Education and the Commissioner of the Cybercrime Unit among others, we underscored the crucial work of the hotline and Safer Internet Centre. Safenet.bg has reported a sharp rise in hosted content and an alarming increase in images featuring Bulgarian children. A part of INHOPE’s network since 2006, the hotline faced closure mid 2023 but was successfully integrated into the Safer Internet Centre/Association Roditeli to continue its essential work. To further enhance its capabilities, the hotline is preparing to adopt CPORT, a tool facilitating information exchange between law enforcement and INHOPE hotlines via ICCAM. #QAP #Bulgaria #SaferInternetCentre #network #CPORT Lyubomir Sirkov Antoaneta Vassileva Natalia Miteva Samantha Woolfe🎗️

Point de Contact, our hotline of the month, has developed DISRUPT, an essential tool in the fight against online child sexual abuse material (CSAM)! This tool addresses the urgent issue of intimate content of minors being shared without consent. Accessible in multiple languages, it enables the removal of existing content and proactive prevention of online distribution through reporting and content hashing. Disrupt has 3 objectives: • Remove content • Raise public awareness • Cooperate internationally Disrupt is a powerful tool to identify, report and remove CSAM quickly, while ensuring close collaboration between various players, such as online platforms and public authorities. Learn more about the tool 👉 https://bit.ly/41FNAUo #hotlineofthemonth #disrupt #globalnetwork #safeinternet

Peer-to-peer exchanges are at the heart of INHOPE, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing between hotlines worldwide. Meadhbh McComish from the Irish hotline hotline.ie, visited the Portuguese hotline APAV | Apoio à Vítima | Victim Support Portugal as part of the Stronger Together project, funded by the EU. Meadhbh's exchange highlighted the importance of learning from others, connecting with peers and drawing inspiration for new awareness campaigns. In this interview, she shared key takeaways, including the value of volunteers in the broader impact of APAV's work. Read the interview here and learn more about how you can support these impactful exchanges 👉 https://bit.ly/4ey4Ldi #peer2peerexchanges

It's important to understand the difference between feelings and actions. Paedophilia refers to an attraction to minors, whereas child sexual abuse involves harmful actions that exploit children. While these terms are often conflated, not everyone with paedophilic feelings acts on them. Many actively seek help to manage these feelings and prevent harm. Support groups like Virtuous Pedophiles provide guidance and community for individuals committed to controlling their urges and ensuring the safety of others. If you or someone you know is struggling with paedophilic feelings and wants to seek help, resources are available. Visit our Prevention Page to find support options in your country.👉 https://bit.ly/4ch1pep #ChildProtection #Prevention #SupportGroupsn#ChildSafety

Your input is needed! The EU-funded 2PS Project is seeking answers through a survey designed for mental health practitioners who work with individuals with a sexual interest in children. This survey examines how mandatory reporting laws affect the balance between confidentiality and child safety. The findings aim to clarify legal frameworks across the EU, EEA, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, the UK, and the US, supporting the development of more effective policies. It’s anonymous, takes just 20 minutes, and is open until 15 January 2025. Share your perspective and help shape the future of mental health and child protection policies. Participate today - https://bit.ly/3VCvm2s

Point de Contact, a pioneering force in online safety since 1998 and a founding member of INHOPE, is our hotline of the month for January. The French hotline stands at the forefront of combating illegal online content, including child exploitation, hate speech, and identity abuse. Recognised as a “trusted third party” by major platforms and national authorities, Point de Contact collaborates closely with the French Ministry of the Interior and serves as one of the primary professional reporters to PHAROS. Watch this space as we’ll learn more about Point de Contact's impactful initiatives. You can visit the organisation here🔗 https://bit.ly/4fvUKhk #hotlineofthemonth #memberhotline #globalnetwork #safeinternet

Happy New Year from INHOPE! Thank you to all our partners, our network, and above all, to the dedicated hotline analysts on the frontline of combating harmful content. Your unwavering commitment inspires us every day. As we enter 2025, we’re looking forward to another impactful year—one of growth, solutions, progress, and, most importantly, a safer internet for children. Let’s continue making a difference together.

As we close the year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our funding partners who support our mission to protect children online. Thanks to Microsoft, Trend Micro, Google, Resolver, a Kroll Business, Meta, Snap Inc. Tether.io, TikTok, Amazon, and Cloudflare we're able to ensure a better, faster, and more impactful response to harmful content online. Your unwavering commitment to child protection enables us to continue our work, drive progress, and create a safer online world for children. We're excited to continue these collaborations and forge more impactful partnerships in the new year. Want to join our community? Learn more through our partnership pack➡️ https://bit.ly/4iAqx3z

Since the full-scale Russian invasion began in February 2022, Magnolia has been on the frontline of protecting children. The StopCrime hotline remains operational, addressing increased reports of violence, sexual exploitation, and trafficking. Magnolia’s efforts extend to documenting war crimes under the Rome statute, reuniting families, and supporting parents of missing children. The organisation also operates the 116 000 European hotline 24/7, offering legal, social, and psychological support. ➡️Discover how Magnolia’s work is making a difference and explore the full range of their services: https://bit.ly/3B0GUFs #hotlineofthemonth #globalnetwork #safeinternet #childsafety

We are incredibly grateful for your support and the impact we've made together this year. Now it's time to slow down and cherish moments with your loved ones. May your days be filled with love and hope for the year ahead! Happy holidays, The INHOPE team