WeProtect
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| Formation | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Focus | protecting children online |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Website | www |
WeProtect Global Alliance (also known as the Alliance) is a global alliance that brings together experts from government, the private sector and civil society to protect children from sexual abuse online.
History
[edit]On 22 July 2013, then-Prime Minister David Cameron made a speech regarding the proliferation and accessibility of child abuse images on the Internet and about cracking down on online pornography.[1] The Prime Minister announced the launch of WeProtect in December 2014.[2]
In May 2016, WePROTECT merged with the Global Alliance Against Child Sexual Abuse Online, forming "WeProtect Global Alliance".[3] In July 2016, the WeProtect Global Alliance launched a new Fund to End Violence Against Children at the United Nations to deliver a global program of capacity and capability, with an initial donation of £40 million from the UK government. The Fund is hosted by UNICEF, and the WePROTECT Global Alliance Board are responsible for advising how to prioritize its activities for maximum impact.[4]
By 2023, Iain Drennan was the organization's executive director.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "The internet and pornography: Prime Minister calls for action". www.gov.uk. 22 July 2013.
- ^ Ball, James (11 December 2014). "GCHQ: David Cameron's 'dark web' announcement says nothing new". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ Shields, Joanna (30 May 2016). "'A crime scene of unspeakable horror': child sex abuse and the internet". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ "Fund". www.end-violence.org. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
- ^ Landi, Martyn (17 October 2023). "Child sexual abuse material online 'has doubled since 2019". The Independent. Retrieved 15 March 2024.