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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
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
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
Ofcom Backs StopNCII.org as Best Practice for Tackling Image-Based Abuse
In its latest consultation, Ofcom has recognised StopNCII.org as a leading global solution for tackling image-based abuse.
30th June 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
Ofcom Enforces Mandatory Age Checks on Pornography Sites
From 25 July 2025, all pornography sites and apps accessed in the UK must implement effective age checks to protect children from adult content.
27th June 2025
Setting a Global Standard for NCII Prevention: The Time to Implement StopNCII.org Is Now
Hash-matching has rapidly become a leading technology for protecting individuals online. Find out why StopNCII.org is now seen as an essential solution.
26th June 2025
SWGfL and Secure Schools Host Cybersecurity Webinar for UK Schools
We recently hosted a national webinar bringing together leading experts to unpack the findings of the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025.
19th June 2025
Georgia Harrison Appointed as a Member of the British Order (MBE)
We are absolutely thrilled to extend our congratulations to Georgia Harrison on being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
16th June 2025
Meta Takes Action Against ‘Nudify’ Apps
We strongly welcome the decisive steps Meta is taking to address the growing threat of "nudify" apps (AI-powered tools that produce fake, non-consensual sexually explicit images).
13th June 2025
What Justice Feels Like: Reflections on TFVAWG at UNODC & Beijing+30
SWGfL took part in the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) event.
12th June 2025
The Future of NCII Prevention in a Changing Global Landscape
The digital landscape is changing and platforms must act to prevent the spread of intimate imagery shared without consent, and they must do so at scale.
4th June 2025