INHOPE

INHOPE Network Name International Association of Internet Hotlines Number of Members 51 Hotlines Member Since 2007 Website http://www.inhope.org/

INHOPE is an active and collaborative network of 51 hotlines in 45 countries worldwide, dealing with illegal content online and committed to stamping out child sexual abuse (CSAM) from the Internet.

Mission Statement

The mission of INHOPE is to support and enhance the work of hotlines to strengthen the International efforts to combat child sexual abuse using a multi stakeholder approach. The achievement of this mission is underpinned by the following five key objectives of the network.

Objectives

• To establish policies and best practice standards for hotlines and encourage exchange of expertise among members through fostering good working relationships and trust.

• To ensure rapid and effective response to illegal content reports around the world by developing consistent, effective and secure mechanisms for exchanging reports between Hotlines internationally and ensuring a coordinated approach is taken.

• To expand the network of INHOPE Hotlines around the world by identifying and supporting new Hotlines to become members by providing consultation and training to meet best practice standards.

• To promote a better understanding of the work of hotlines to policymakers at an international level, including government, law enforcement and other related bodies, with the aim of achieving better co-operation internationally.

• To raise awareness of INHOPE and member hotlines with key stakeholders as well as the general public as a "one stop shop" for global reports of illegal content from around the world especially Child Sexual Abuse Material.

Members

   Australia
   Austria
   Belgium 
   Bosnia & Herzegovina
   Brazil
   Bulgaria
   Canada
   Croatia
   Columbia
   Cyprus
   Denmark
   Estonia
   Finland
   France
   Germany - eco - Verband der Internetwirtschaft e.V.
   Germany - FSM
   Germany - Jungeschutz.net
   Greece
   Hungary - Biztonsagosinternet Hotline 
   Hungary - Internet Hotline
   Iceland
   Ireland
   Italy - Telfono Azzurro
   Italy - Save the Children
   Japan 
   Korea
   Latvia
   Lithuania
   Luxembourg
   Malta
   Netherlands
   New Zealand
   Poland
   Portugal
   Romania
   Russia - Safer Internet Center
   Russia - Friendly RUNET Foundation
   Serbia
   Slovakia
   Slovenia
   South Africa
   Spain
   Sweden
   Taiwan 
   Turkey
   United Kingdom
   United States of America