Target group
Young people
Young people praised for showcasing important online safety messages through film
A selection of short online safety films were recognized and rewarded at the Childnet Film Competition last week.
New release! IWF launches podcast on the effects end-to-end encryption could have in the fight against child sexual abuse imagery
The introduction of end-to-end encryption to messaging apps could increase the amount of child sexual abuse images and videos circulating…
More young people speak up about online worries as a result of Safer Internet Day 2023
Figures from the UKSIC have shown how the success of Safer Internet Day led to more young people talking about…
SWGfL announced as winner at the Charity Awards 2023
This week our partners at SWGfL took home the top prize in the Education & Training category at this year’s…
SWGfL announced in Charity Awards shortlist
Our partners at SWGfL have been shortlisted for the Charity Awards in the Education and Training category. Find out more…
The most severe Category A online child sexual abuse doubles in two years, new IWF data shows
In 2022, the IWF found 51,369 webpages containing the most severe kinds of abuse, up from 25,050 pages in 2020.
IWF works alongside Ukraine to help stop spread of child sexual abuse material
The IWF has relaunched a special Ukrainian language portal to help fight online child sexual abuse imagery.
New Digital Wellbeing Features Announced for TikTok
TikTok has announced new updates aimed at improving digital wellbeing, screentime management and parental controls.
Take part in the Childnet Film Competition 2023
A fantastic opportunity for your learners to develop their media expertise through the lens of online safety
Liverpool and England legend underlines importance of conversations when keeping safe online
A former footballer, famous for his time with Liverpool, England and others, has underlined the importance of conversations between parents,…
Safer Internet Day films awarded Albert Certificate
We are delighted to announce that the films that were produced for Safer Internet Day have received the Albert certificate…
Over one in 10 young people in the UK exposed to criminal child sexual abuse content online
The IWF has commissioned research to help guide their messaging about the reporting function.