INHOPE's Annual Report 2024 reveals unprecedented challenges in the fight against online child sexual abuse material. At a recent webinar, INHOPE Project Manager Grete Raidma and Head of Technology and Innovation Kalina Zografska presented alarming findings and outlined how the network is responding to the evolving threat landscape.
Each year, the INHOPE Annual Report collects data from our worldwide network of hotlines. In 2024, we gathered insights from 55 hotlines across 51 countries, working together to combat CSAM. As we continue to grow, the impact of this collaboration becomes increasingly apparent, with this year's figures revealing both significant challenges and the vital importance of our coordinated response.
"Almost 2.5 million records of suspected CSAM have been exchanged in ICCAM in 2024. That is a staggering 218% increase compared to last year." - Kalina Zografska, Head of Technology & Innovation
The stark contrast between response times - 1.4 days within our network versus 41 days outside it - underscores the critical importance of expanding INHOPE's global presence. With CSAM traced to 86 countries but hotlines in only 51, closing this gap is vital. Each new hotline added to our network means faster removal of harmful content and better protection for children in previously underserved regions.
Our commitment to fighting CSAM is reflected in the growth of our network. In 2024, we:
"It is through collaboration and shared standards that we can truly make a difference in the fight against CSAM. When we work together as a unified network, we see tangible improvements in areas like removal times, legislative updates and long-term strategies for tackling this issue." - Grete Raidma, Project Manager.
As INHOPE moves into 2025, the organisation is focusing on strengthening core operations, enhancing the ICCAM platform, and deepening collaborations across all sectors. The key takeaways from this year's report emphasise that:
This recap provides only a brief overview of our Annual Report. To get a deeper insight and understanding of the work that has been done in 2024 download a copy of the report below.
This webinar was recorded and is available online. To watch it, visit our Webinar Playlist.
The Annual Report 2024 was funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the European Education and Culture Executive Agency can be held responsible for them.
