ORGANISATIONS ADVOCATING FOR THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN ONLINE

INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

KidSafe is an independent advocacy initiative. Links to external organisations are provided for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement or formal partnership.

WeProtect Global Alliance

United Kingdom (registered in England & Wales, operates globally)

About the Organisation

WeProtect Global Alliance is a global, multi-stakeholder coalition working to end online child sexual exploitation and abuse. It brings together governments, technology companies, international organisations, civil society, and law enforcement to drive systemic change, influence policy, and improve global responses to online harm against children.

https://www.weprotect.org

Internet Watch Foundation

United Kingdom

About the Organisation

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is the UK’s designated hotline for reporting online child sexual abuse material. It works closely with global technology platforms and law enforcement to identify, assess, and remove illegal content, while also providing research and guidance to prevent future abuse.

https://www.iwf.org.uk

INHOPE

Netherlands (registered), global membership network

About the Organisation

INHOPE is a global network of internet hotlines that enables the rapid identification and removal of online child sexual abuse material. By coordinating trusted reporting mechanisms across countries, INHOPE supports law enforcement and strengthens international cooperation against online exploitation.

https://www.inhope.org

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

United States (global operational reach)

About the Organisation

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is the leading US nonprofit focused on child protection. It operates the CyberTipline, provides support to victims and families, assists law enforcement worldwide, and delivers extensive education on online safety and digital risks.

https://www.missingkids.org

ECPAT International

Thailand (international secretariat), global network across 100+ countries

About the Organisation

ECPAT International is a global network of organisations working to end the sexual exploitation of children, including online abuse and trafficking. It advocates for stronger international laws, conducts research, and supports prevention and survivor-centred approaches worldwide.

https://www.ecpat.org

UNICEF

United Nations (global)

About the Organisation

UNICEF leads global efforts to protect children’s rights in the digital environment. Its work on online safety includes policy guidance, research on digital harms, advocacy for child-centred technology design, and direct collaboration with governments and platforms to reduce risks such as exploitation, cyberbullying, and harmful content.

https://www.unicef.org/

Childnet

United Kingdom (international influence)

About the Organisation

Childnet is a UK-based charity dedicated to making the internet a safer place for children. It produces widely used educational resources for parents, schools, and young people, focusing on online behaviour, social media risks, and digital resilience.

https://www.childnet.com/

Thorn

United States (global operational reach)

About the Organisation

Thorn develops advanced technology to combat online child sexual abuse, including tools that help identify victims and detect harmful content at scale. It works closely with law enforcement, NGOs, and technology companies to disrupt online exploitation networks.

https://www.thorn.org/

SaferNet Brasil

Brazil (regional and international collaboration)

About the Organisation

SaferNet Brasil is one of the world’s leading civil-society organisations focused on human rights and online safety. It operates national reporting hotlines, provides victim support, and conducts large-scale public education on digital risks affecting children and adolescents.

https://www.safernet.org.br/

eSafety Commissioner

Australia (government authority with international leadership role)

About the Organisation

The eSafety Commissioner is Australia’s independent regulator for online safety. It has enforcement powers, operates complaint mechanisms, publishes authoritative guidance for parents and educators, and sets global benchmarks for platform accountability in protecting children online.

https://www.esafety.gov.au/