(ICMEC, Children’s Charities’ Coalition on Internet Safety) This report describes the impact of the Internet on the production and distribution of child pornography. It presents a range of legal measures which Commonwealth Member States might consider adopting and sets them in the context of wider initiatives designed to make the Internet a safer place for children and young people the world over.Read More

(ICMEC, Children’s Charities’ Coalition on Internet Safety) This report updated the one previously released in 2010, and describes the impact of the Internet on the production and distribution of child pornography. It presents a range of legal measures that Commonwealth Member States might consider adopting, and it sets them in the context of wider initiatives designed to make the Internet a safer place for children and young people around the world.Read More

(Children’s Charities’ Coalition on Internet Safety, ICMEC) This report describes the impact of the Internet on the production and distribution of child pornography. It makes a number of suggestions about how states can join in the global fight against this vile misuse of cyber-space. In particular, the report presents a range of legal measures which Commonwealth Member States might consider adopting and it sets them in the context of wider initiatives designed to make the Internet a safer place for children and young people the world over. The primary audience for the toolkit is the Commonwealth but it is hoped that it might be of interest to a wider range of countries and professionals with an interest in child protection. This is the third edition of the toolkit. It updates the second edition, published in 2012.Read More

...members of the law enforcement community to fight online child sexual exploitation. Establishing and supporting Online Child Sexual Exploitation Stand-Alone Police Units (OCSE-SAPU) across five states in India including Kerala....

...children have become even greater problems. For the first time in human history, millions of people have easy, virtually anonymous access to images of the sexual abuse of children online....

...online grooming, missing children, child sex trafficking, child sexual abuse and exploitation, sextortion, age verification for online platforms, and other related topics. Interns specific projects may include engaging with policy...

...laws. Financial Coalitions Against Child Sexual Exploitation Our Financial Coalitions in the U.S. and Asia Pacific fight against the online sale and dissemination of child sexual exploitation materials and live...

In the mid 2000’s, it became evident to ICMEC and others, that people were using their credit cards to buy images of children being sexually abused online. “If people were...

(International Telecommunications Union) These guidelines for parents, guardians and educators provide recommendations on what they can do to make their child’s online experience a positive one.Read More

(International Telecommunications Union) These updated guidelines for industry on child online protection provide advice on how the information and communication technology industry can help promote safety for children using the Internet or any technologies or devices that can connect to it.Read More

(International Telecommunications Union) These guidelines for policymakers  help individual countries plan for their strategies for child online protection in the short, medium and longer term.Read More

(UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office) This report provides a benchmark of Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States’ current efforts to effectively and comprehensively address child sexual abuse and exploitation, both online and offline.Read More

(ICMEC, UNICEF) The primary objective of these guidelines is to determine whether laws and policies exist in Latin America that address prevention, reporting mechanisms, tools, and specialized units for the investigation and prosecution of crimes related to online child sexual abuse and exploitation through the review of the regulatory frameworks in each country. The guidelines are intended to be used by relevant stakeholders including law enforcement, investigators, prosecutors, judges, and governmental and non-governmental organizations seeking to promote reform in legislation and in their fields of action, as well as to advocate for the development and reform of policies concerning prevention, victim assistance, and investigation of production, sale, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material.Read More

...technology, the distribution of missing child photos and information has moved beyond the printed flyer and can now be share online – expanding the community of people able to help....

...risks of online abuse and exploitation. ICMEC joined the 2023 Gira Vive where we reached more than 5,000 children in schools across Guatemala with important tips on how to engage...

...addressing online child sexual exploitation and abuse, child trafficking, and children who are missing. Liquid Intelligence, an internet service provider in Africa. ICMEC will provide training on online child sexual...

...to play, particularly when the crime involves online child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Cross-industry collaboration, such as between law enforcement and financial services institutions, will result in piecing together the...

...Model Framework for Employers of Content Moderators: The First Line of Defense in Online Child Protection is designed to minimize the risks of secondary trauma from repeated exposure to distressing...

...that create safer tomorrows for children everywhere. Together, we will make sure no child stands alone. Every donation this Giving Tuesday fuels vital ICMEC programs that protect vulnerable children. Here’s...

...commitment to protecting the safety and well-being of all children. Together, we are building a safer world for children. View our 2020 impact report for the Global Missing Children’s Network....

April 2022 (ICMEC)  Millions of children around the world—accompanied and unaccompanied—have been forced to migrate or displaced within their countries. Their lack of maturity and education, as well as vulnerabilities related to their ongoing physical and psychological development, predispose them to an increased risk of exploitation and to going missing prior to, during, and after their migratory journeys. With this publication, we hope to provide even greater insight into the ongoing and ever-evolving issue of child migration and the risks children face throughout their journeys.  ICMEC aims to encourage cross-sector, cross-industry collaboration and engagement; promote ongoing training and education of healthcare professionals, educators, border personnel, and other key stakeholders; and encourage the provision of safe spaces for children regardless of their migrant status to ensure their basic rights are being upheld. With the proper resources, partnerships, and tools in place, migrant children will have a better chance of living healthier and safer lives. Read More

...to ensure their basic rights are being upheld. With the proper resources, partnerships, and tools in place, migrant children will have a better chance of living healthier and safer lives....

...commitment to creating a more equitable and just world that is safer for all children will continue to serve as inspiration for ICMEC as we carry forward in our work....

...Through this methodical assessment, ICMEC is leading the way in helping countries create national protection plans to make those countries, and our world, safer for every child. See how the...

At the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, we envision a world where children can grow up safe from exploitation, sexual abuse, or risk of going missing. Thank you...

Our thanks to ICMEC’s generous donors Together, we are creating a safer world for every child. (reflective of donors giving $25,000+ as of May 1 2023) Jeff Koons Meta Franz...

...four continents. And we have expanded our global partnerships. With each new partnership, each new initiative, we take another step toward our goal of making the world safer for children....

Our mission – to make the world safer for children – is global by definition. Crimes against children cross national borders. The more people working strategically to address the problems...

What is The Global Impact Fund? The Global Impact Fund supports current activities, and provides us with the flexibility needed to adapt and respond quickly to new opportunities, and to...

...Missing and Exploited Children as your charity of choice and Amazon Smiles will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to our work to create a safer world for every child....