Tag: Governments
StopNCII.org Being Used to Protect 2,000,000 Images Online in the Fight Against Intimate Image Abuse
SWGfL proudly marks the four-year anniversary of StopNCII.org, the ground-breaking online tool to protect against intimate image abuse.
25th November 2025
Why the Crime and Policing Bill Must Adopt Baroness Owen’s Amendments to Tackle Intimate Image Abuse
SWGfL strongly support the proposed amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill tabled by Baroness Owen. Find out more.
24th November 2025
A Tribute to Baroness Helen Newlove
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Baroness Helen Newlove, a tireless advocate for victims’ rights and a powerful voice in the online safety landscape.
13th November 2025
Revenge Porn Helpline Wins “Helpline of the Year” at the 2025 Helpline Partnership Awards
This honour recognises the exceptional dedication, expertise and compassion our team brings to supporting adults affected by intimate image abuse across the UK.
13th November 2025
Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls: New Laws Improve Prosecution Time
This week, the UK Government announced new laws designed to strengthen efforts to tackle violence against women and girls.
6th November 2025
Sharing UK Expertise on Tackling Image-Based Abuse at the UN Cybercrime Convention
SWGfL were honoured to contribute at the UN Cybercrime Convention in Hanoi, sharing frontline experience from the Revenge Porn Helpline and StopNCII.org.
28th October 2025
Two Years on From the Online Safety Act: Progress and Gaps for NCII Prevention
In this article we review how far we've come since the introduction of the Online Safety Act within NCII prevention.
27th October 2025
Improving Police Reporting: The Next Steps in Tackling Intimate Image Abuse
We are working with police partners to explore improved solutions towards reporting intimate image abuse.
1st October 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
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
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
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
Deepfake Defences 2: Latest Research from Ofcom
A new publication from Ofcom is examining the impact of synthetic media, known within mainstream media as deepfake content.
11th July 2025
Ready for the Next Step: Responding to Ofcom’s Signal on NCII Prevention
The publication of Ofcom’s Additional Measures codes for consultation marks a significant and welcome development in the UK’s approach to online safety.
10th July 2025
SWGfL at IGF 2025: Advancing Global Action on Image-Based Abuse and Online Protection
SWGfL returned to the IGF to speak up for those impacted by Intimate Image Abuse, to push for ethical, survivor-informed systems, and to ensure that digital governance continues to reflect real human experiences.
30th June 2025