Tackling Digital Violence Against Women and Girls at the Labour Conference
We are pleased to be hosting an important fringe panel at this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool discussing and exploring NCII.
24th September 2025
SWGfL at the GEC Annual Conference 2025: Tackling Sexism and Violence in Political Spaces
The conference aimed to address the persistent sexism and violence that undermine women’s equal participation in political life.
22nd September 2025
Take Our Survey: Understanding the Support Young People Need to Stay Safe Online
We have released an anonymous and confidential survey for young people aged 13 to 24.
22nd September 2025
SWGfL Lead Global Summit Against Intimate Image Abuse
Bringing together policymakers, regulators, tech leaders, law enforcement, and survivor advocates for informed discussion around how to improve protections against intimate image abuse
19th September 2025
SWGfL Attends the Gender Equality Forum in Sarajevo
The Forum explored how gender equality can promote stability, prosperity, and inclusion across the Western Balkans.
15th September 2025
Government Announces Strengthening Online Protections Against Self-Harm Content
Under new rules, platforms will be obliged to block harmful content before it appears, rather than relying on removal after publication.
9th September 2025
SWGfL: 25 Years of Ensuring Everyone can Benefit from Technology Free from Harm
We’re proud to launch our 25-year anniversary campaign in celebration of the people and progress that have shaped SWGfL since 2000
5th September 2025
Revenge Porn Helpline Shortlisted for Helpline of the Year Award
The annual awards shine a spotlight on those support services who provide crucial support, guidance, and care to people in need.
2nd September 2025
Beyond Borders: Learning from the US Take It Down Act on NCII Prevention
The passage of the Take It Down Act in the United States earlier this year marked a watershed moment in the global response to non consensual intimate image abuse (NCII). Here we reflect on strengths, limitations, and the next steps that must be taken.
1st September 2025
NCII and the VAWG Strategy: Turning Progress into Real-World Impact
The UK Government’s forthcoming Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy presents an opportunity to address one of the fastest-growing and most devastating forms of abuse in the digital age - non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse.
26th August 2025
The Cost of Inaction: Lessons from Age Verification for NCII Prevention
The introduction of mandatory age verification for online pornography in the UK was a landmark moment in digital regulation. Enforcement action has already begun, and with it comes an important lesson for the broader online safety landscape.
22nd August 2025
SWGfL Welcomes Robert Bond as New Chair of Trustees
We are delighted to welcome Robert Bond, Solicitor and Industry Commissioner for the UK Data & Marketing Commission as the new Chair of Trustees.
31st July 2025
Ofcom Enforces the Children’s Codes
New regulations from Ofcom have come into effect requiring tech companies to implement measures as part of the enforcement of the Children’s Codes.
25th July 2025
Updated RSHE Guidance Aims to Tackle Incel Culture
SWGfL welcomes the Department for Education’s updated statutory guidance on RSHE and its improved approach towards tackling misogynistic content.
23rd July 2025
SWGfL To Launch Youth-Led Survey to Research Child-Friendly Online Reporting
To explore child-friendly reporting mechanisms, SWGfL is pleased to soon launch a youth-focused survey as part of the Safe Online project.
21st July 2025
SWGfL Awarded Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council
This status positions SWGfL among a select group of global civil society organisations recognised for their expertise, impact, and alignment with UN priorities.
17th July 2025
