Our network consists of 57 member organisations across six continents
INHOPE is a global network of hotlines working to eliminate CSAM from the internet. Since 1999, INHOPE has provided a safe and anonymous way for the public to report suspected CSAM online and ensure that it is reported to the country where the content is hosted. This guarantees that the illegal and harmful material can be removed from the internet as fast as possible.
At the core of this mission are hotline analysts - dedicated professionals who review and assess reports of suspected CSAM. These trained professionals work to identify and classify illegal content, ensuring its swift removal from the internet. Every time CSAM is shared online, the child involved is re-victimised, making rapid removal essential. Analysts collaborate closely with internet service providers and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to remove the content and support investigations that lead to the identification of offenders. Each member of the network is unique, sharing the common goal of protecting children by removing harmful content from the internet as rapidly as possible.
Our network consists of 57 member organisations across six continents
INHOPE is a member-driven organisation, governed by a Board elected by the network.
Founded in 1999 with a common goal.
INHOPE was established in 1999 by eight European hotlines in Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, who united to create an international response to the growing presence of CSAM online.
Originally known as the International Hotline Operators of Europe, INHOPE has grown into a truly global network spanning every region of the world. Today, our name stands for collaboration, action, and the shared hope for a safer internet free from child sexual exploitation.
