The International Association of Internet hotlines
Budget
€2,400,000
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.1 FTE
EU Grants
€156,063
Mission & Goals
INHOPE represents Hotlines combating online child sexual abuse material and provides training, services and technical infrastructure. INHOPE is the global network of hotlines combating online Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The network consists of 58 hotlines in 53 countries (as of April 2026) that provide the public with a way to anonymously report illegal content online with a focus on CSAM. Reports are reviewed by trained content analysts who review and classify the reported material. If confirmed illegal, law enforcement agencies will be advised and a Notice and Takedown order will be sent to the relevant Hosting Provider so that the content is removed from the digital world as rapidly as possible.
EU Legislative Interests
1. COM(2022) 209: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM%3A2022%3A209%3AFIN&qid=1652451192472 2. COM/2024/60: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (recast) https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM%3A2024%3A60%3AFIN 3. Digital Services Act https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32022R2065
Communication Activities
Direct communication with representatives from the European Commission, European Parliament and the Council of European Union to discuss the relevant legislation and policy initiatives. Participation at events organised by the before-mentioned EU institutions and relevant EU agencies (e.g. Europol and Eurojust).
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
The list of INHOPE partners can be accessed through: https://www.inhope.org/who-we-are/our-partners
Organisation Members
INHOPE has 58 member Hotlines around the world. The full list can be accessed through https://inhope.org/ countries map.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.