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IWF

Internet Watch Foundation. UK charity that identifies and removes online child sexual abuse imagery. Anyone can report indecent images of children anonymously.

In plain English

Internet Watch Foundation. UK charity that identifies and removes online child sexual abuse imagery. Anyone can report indecent images of children anonymously.

Why it matters

IWF works with platforms, hosts, and law enforcement worldwide to remove illegal images at speed. Their Report Remove service, run with Childline, lets young people request removal of their own intimate images.

Sources

This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-17