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INHOPE is thrilled to announce our enhanced partnership with Tether.io to strengthen the fight against online child sexual exploitation and abuse. As a global leader in digital assets, Tether is setting new industry standards by leveraging blockchain technology to detect and disrupt illicit financial activity linked to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Tether became INHOPE’s first cryptocurrency partner in 2023, and their continued commitment highlights the crucial role financial companies can play in tackling this global issue. We’re proud to now welcome them as a Gold Partner. Read more about the partnership 🔗https://ow.ly/A1Ke50WpS7S #crypto #blockchain #fintech #tether #partnership #gold

Over 460 professionals from across tech, finance, and child protection came together for this year’s INHOPE Expert Insights series, an inspiring exchange of knowledge and innovation in the fight against child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online. Across four sessions, speakers shared how proactive, cross-sector strategies are making a difference. From designing systems that identify and prevent harmful behaviour to using financial intelligence to disrupt abuse networks. 🎥Watch all recordings: https://ow.ly/p0Uu50WqEti 📑Read all key takeaways: https://ow.ly/UNUC50WqEun A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of the series. We are especially grateful to our speakers Grete Raidma, Kalina Zografska, Shaheen Eusebio Ladjouze, Alycia Little, Diba Arjmandi, Danielle Williams, Henry Adams, Sally Frank, and Megan Gonzales, CAMS for sharing their expertise and insights. And a special thank you to our long-standing partner Resolver Trust & Safety for their continued support. We look forward to continuing this collaboration at the INHOPE Summit 2025.

The INHOPE Summit 2025 brings together professionals from law enforcement, hotlines, industry, and government - all united in the mission to combat crimes against children. Attending in person means more than listening to presentations. It’s about sharing ideas, building partnerships, and having the conversations that drive real change. Let’s move forward together - in the same room. 📍 Register your interest to join us in Washington D.C. - https://ow.ly/nFMV50VXHih In-person spots are limited & filling up fast. Only a few are left, so make sure you secure your attendance. All registrations are subject to approval. #INHOPESummit2025 #Summit2025 #ConnectedCrimeCollectiveAction #event #networking #partnership #ChildSafety Google TikTok Tether.io Resolver Trust & Safety

Save the Children Italia continues to enhance its fight against online child abuse with key updates to the STOP-IT platform. From 1 June 2025, STOP-IT adopted ICCAM URL mode to improve the handling and sharing of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) cases globally, enabling quicker and more effective law enforcement responses. The platform also launched a redesigned website on 1 July 2025. The new site features a clearer layout, dedicated sections for adolescents, and expanded educational content on child sexual abuse material (CSAM) prevention and reporting. These improvements strengthen support for both the public and professionals committed to protecting children online. Explore the site - https://ow.ly/qz0R50Wkfpq #STOPIT #savethechildrenitaly #HotlineoftheMonth #HOTM #ChildProtection #INHOPE

Earlier this week, the European Commission published important guidelines on protecting minors under the Digital Services Act (DSA) Article 28, marking a major step forward for child online safety. 🔗https://ow.ly/gpkQ50Wr2xM Key highlights include: ✅ Setting minors’ accounts to private by default to reduce unsolicited contact ✅ Prohibiting the download or screenshotting of children’s content to prevent unwanted sharing of sexualised images ✅ Empowering children to block or mute users and ensuring they cannot be added to groups without explicit consent ✅ Strengthening reporting tools to ensure they are age appropriate, easy to use and lead to meaningful outcomes The guidelines also call on platforms to signpost minors to trusted reporting channels, explicitly naming INHOPE hotlines as a key support mechanism for children who encounter illegal content or harmful online experiences. We welcome this strong recognition of INHOPE hotlines as a trusted safety resource, and thank the European Commission for advancing child online safety through these essential guidelines.

As cryptocurrency adoption grows, so does the need for collaboration to ensure these technologies are not exploited for harm. Our funding partner Binance shares how blockchain transparency, investigative tools and partnerships with organisations like INHOPE are helping disrupt criminal networks and strengthen online child protection. Curious to find out how Binance prioritises child safety? Read the full interview🔗https://ow.ly/YCQK50WpLiR #Binance #Partnership #cryptocurrency #fintech #childonlinesafety #cooperation #crosssectorpartnerships

In the final INHOPE Expert Insights webinar of the season, Henry Adams, from Resolver Trust & Safety, and Megan Gonzales, CAMS and Sally Frank from Block explored the growing role of financial intelligence in tackling financially motivated child sexual abuse and exploitation. Key takeaways from the session: 🔹Financial transactions are increasingly linked to organised child sexual abuse material (CSAM) activity 🔹Gaps in communication between sectors limit the impact of financial intelligence 🔹Law enforcement often lacks training or access to use financial data effectively 🔹Collaboration through initiatives like Project Lantern (Tech Coalition) helps close cross-sector gaps 🔹A more unified approach is needed to turn financial insights into concrete action Read the full recap for more insights 🔗https://ow.ly/SawV50WpJQh This was the last webinar of this season. Missed a session? A full webinar series recap is coming soon - stay tuned! #Expertinsights #webinar2025 #financialintelligence #fintech #childsafety #lantern #cooperation

📢 Welcome, Action Against Child Sexual Abuse Initiative (ACSAI) – now a full INHOPE member! After becoming a provisional member early last year, ACSAI Nigeria has officially been voted in as a full member of the INHOPE network at our latest General Assembly. As the first and only internet hotline in Nigeria and our second member hotline in Africa, ACSAI is playing a vital role in expanding our global impact. This women-led organisation is committed to eliminating sexual violence through advocacy, education, and innovation — and most recently, through a national reporting hotline launched in January 2024. We are incredibly proud to welcome ACSAI Nigeria as a full member of our global network! 🔗 Revisit their story and learn how they’re driving change in Nigeria: https://ow.ly/mfbY50Wkh9z #INHOPE #ACSAINigeria #ChildProtection #HotlineNetwork #OnlineSafety #Nigeria #TrustAndSafety #WomenLedInitiatives

Save the Children Italia in partnership with the Italian Postal Police, has developed a crucial Guide on Online Grooming to help parents and carers recognise and prevent the online solicitation of minors. This guide is part of their ongoing work under the Ministry of the Interior’s Memorandum of Understanding, which supports joint efforts to protect children’s rights and tackle online sexual abuse. The resources offers practical advice for adults to safeguard children of differing ages from grooming risks. Read the guide here: (in Italian) https://ow.ly/HqhM50WkffJ #HotlineoftheMonth #SaveTheChildrenItaly #OnlineGrooming #ChildProtection #SaferInternet #INHOPE

Criminal networks don’t stick to one crime - they share infrastructure, tactics, and methods across borders and platforms. Yet in child protection, we often work in silos, focused on our own area of expertise. Can technology close the gap? At the INHOPE Summit 2025, global safety experts will explore how AI and automation are connecting the dots between CSAM, extremist content, and financial crime. Discover the tools reshaping digital safety. 🔗 https://ow.ly/5kYk50VXHcR #INHOPESummit2025 #Summit2025 #ConnectedCrimeCollectiveAction #event #networking #partnership #ChildSafety Google Tether.io TikTok Resolver Trust & Safety Snap Inc.