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INHOPE member Irish Internet Hotline (IIH) is continuing to strengthen its digital presence. Following the successful launch of a new website last year, which enhanced accessibility, streamlined reporting, and boosted engagement with resources, they are now preparing to introduce a new blog. This platform will feature contributions from sister hotlines and international partners, sharing expertise, best practices, and global perspectives on tackling online harms. Through these initiatives, IIH is expanding awareness, fostering collaboration, and reinforcing its role at the heart of Ireland’s online child protection ecosystem. Explore the site - https://ow.ly/i8LM50X2jhW

The Universal Classification Schema is shaping the future of structured data for child protection. But what lies ahead? We recently launched Version 3 of the Schema, marking another milestone on the Project timeline. We are now looking forward to the first Expert Council meeting in 2025 and the introduction of automation in 2026, each step strengthening global coordination in the fight against child sexual abuse. Explore the full project timeline and see how you can get involved. Start using the Schema, and become part of the user community. 🔗https://ow.ly/xkp350X9Swi #universalclassification #globalstandard #SafeOnline #Safeonlinefund #integration #toolkit #data #dataset #global #mapping #collaboration #hotline #inhope #stopcsam Safe Online

A report from Spanish INHOPE member INCIBE - Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad, has led to the arrest of two people in possession of nearly 50TB of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Working hand-in-hand with law enforcement, the hotline helped uncover websites, seize devices, and stop ongoing abuse. This case shows the critical importance of citizen reporting and strong partnerships in the fight against CSAM. Learn more ➡️https://ow.ly/FnOB50X0Hvg #globalnetwork #hotlineupdate #INCIBE

Our Hotline of the Month for October Irish Internet Hotline (IIH), has recently published its 2024 Annual Report together with a new Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028. The report revealed a 32% increase in reports of illegal and harmful content, including a concerning 166% rise in self-generated CSAM. In 2023 alone, IIH reviewed more than 53,000 reports. The launch of the report provided an important opportunity to raise awareness of the scale of online harms and highlight the value of prevention campaigns. The announcement generated strong media coverage and stakeholder engagement across Ireland, reinforcing public trust in IIH. Both the Annual Report and the Strategic Plan can be accessed on https://ow.ly/XZR050X2JIK

The Summit has concluded, but our work is far from over. The INHOPE team remains in Washington D.C., this week to deliver a specialised Universal Classification Schema Training, focused on applying Version 3 of the Schema in practice. This new version represents our most significant step yet toward a unified global language for identifying and classifying child sexual abuse material. The training equips child protection professionals with the skills to implement Version 3 effectively, enabling more accurate classification, improved data sharing, and stronger cross-border collaboration in the fight against online child sexual abuse. Safe Online, NASK, U.S. Department of Homeland Security INTERPOL Abby Roberts

📢INHOPE Summit Update! The second half of the day featured a presentation and workshop by Nadia Jung (Red Barnet) on the challenges of livestreamed abuse. She shared findings from research in the Philippines, highlighting the socioeconomic and cultural factors driving this crime, how payments are facilitated, and how financial institutions can help detect and prevent suspicious transactions. The day concluded with a closing panel, chaired by Robbert Hoving (Offlimits) featuring Mick Moran (Irish Internet Hotline), George Vlasto (Resolver Trust & Safety), Jacqueline Beauchere (Snap Inc.) and Elliot Chandler (Revontulet) reflecting on two days of insights through the lens of current and emerging online trends. Discussions underscored the need for continued collaboration and adaptability in an increasingly complex digital landscape, and the importance of driving greater attention and action among other sectors to this global issue. As we close the Summit we look forward to ending the day with a post-event networking kindly hosted by the Autoriteit online Terroristisch en Kinderpornografisch Materiaal (ATKM) and the Dutch Embassy in D.C. Keep your eyes open for a public recap in the coming weeks!

📢The second and final day of the INHOPE Summit is underway. We begin day in-person only day with breakout sessions on future-focused solutions for online safety. Led by Maleena Paal, Policy Counsel at TikTok, Jacqueline Beauchere, Global Head of Platform Safety at Snap Inc., Emily Cashman Kirstein, Child Safety Public Policy Lead at Google, Caroline Humer, Co-founder at STISA (Survivors & Tech Solving Image-based Sexual Abuse) and Lauren C., Executive Director at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, attendees explore how to address interconnected harms and build stronger coordinated action against child sexual exploitation & abuse and other connected digitial crimes. Groups then return to a feedback panel to share findings, identify common ground, and set priorities for collective next steps. The conversation continues with a session on infrastructure's role in combatting CSAM, featuring a presentation by Bertrand de LA CHAPELLE, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network followed by a fireside chat with John C., Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at ICANN and Brian Cimbolic, Chief Legal and Policy Officer at Public Interest Registry. Together, they examine how criminals exploit domain and registry infrastructure to facilitate CSAM and related crimes, and explore practical, collaborative solutions to disrupt these hidden networks.

📢INHOPE Summit Update! How effective is regulation in addressing digital crimes worldwide? Arda Gerkens (Autoriteit online Terroristisch en Kinderpornografisch Materiaal), Filipe B. (Online Safety Commission), and Patrick Goodliffe (Coimisiún na Meán) provide perspectives from the Netherlands, Fiji, and Ireland, offering a comparative look at how national frameworks tackle online harms. A Q&A deepens the discussion by highlighting both commonalities and differences across regions. To close the day, INHOPE President Robbert Hoving (Offlimits) reflects on the key themes and how they pave the way for tomorrow’s workshops and in-depth discussions. We end Day 1 with a strong foundation, ready to explore future-proof solutions, the role of infrastructure, and the challenges of livestreamed abuse in tomorrow’s sessions.

📢INHOPE Summit Update! Day 1 continues with a deep dive into the financial dimension of online child sexual exploitation and abuse. Moderated by Mick Moran (Irish Internet Hotline), the panel explores the re-emergence of commercial CSEAM markets. Gavin Sather (Binance), carolina C. (TRM Labs) and Sally Frank (Block) highlight the importance of breaking silos in turning financial and blockchain data into actionable leads. Sharing intelligence across sectors is key, and this is where the INHOPE network plays a crucial role. With 57 hotlines across 53 countries, INHOPE is uniquely positioned to connect expertise and insights worldwide, demonstrating how collaboration strengthens the global response. Moderated by Abby Roberts (INHOPE), panellists Carolina Piñeros (Red PaPaz), Kathryn Rifenbark (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children) and Martyna Różycka (NASK), shared their experiences as first responders, highlighting the latest trends and the unique perspective a global network offers. Their insights demonstrated how coordinated action, trusted partnerships, and real-time reporting enhance the ecosystem’s ability to protect children worldwide.

📢INHOPE Summit Update! With the landscape of interconnected crimes mapped out, the focus now shifts to solutions. Two global initiatives take centre stage: 👉 Abby Roberts presents the Universal Classification Schema, INHOPE's common framework for classifying child sexual abuse material. 🔗https://ow.ly/kJOn50Xbco7 👉 Sean Litton (Tech Coalition) shares how Project Lantern has developed — and where it is headed next. 🔗https://ow.ly/RZcZ50Xbcp0 The conversation then moves to innovation. In a panel moderated by Sean Litton, Juliet Shen (ROOST.tools), Tyler Hand (Block), Frances McAuley (Resolver Trust & Safety) and Brian Herrick (Thorn) explore how AI and automation can be used to detect perpetrators and trace wider criminal networks. They share practical approaches, case studies, and tools that can distinguish between different types of offenders and help uncover complex, multi-jurisdictional operations. Looking forward to our upcoming session during which we will explore and identify the financial systems at play behind digital crimes.