Global Emancipation Network (GEN)

🌍 Partnerships Powering the Fight Against Exploitation 🌍 At Global Emancipation Network (GEN), we know that combatting trafficking, exploitation, and abuse requires collaboration. Our partnership with Splunk is helping us lead the way by turning data into actionable intelligence—faster and more efficiently. Splunk’s commitment to our mission creates a multiplier effect—when we empower organizations worldwide with data and tools, we help accelerate their work and bring more victims to safety. 🔗 Read more about how we’re leveraging technology to make a real impact: https://splk.it/3XktFXl #PartnershipsForChange #DataForGood #SplunkForGood #TechForGood #EndHumanTrafficking #Innovation #HumanRights

Technology can break chains. Intelligence can restore freedom. This #GivingTuesday, your support enables Global Emancipation Network (GEN) to transform the fight against #humantrafficking and #childexploitation. When you donate, you're not just giving money – you're providing sophisticated tools to identify exploitation networks, supporting law enforcement's tireless quest to identify and safeguard children, and empowering organizations worldwide to work smarter and faster. Every dollar creates ripples of change across our global network. Together, we're building a world where freedom prevails. Be part of this technological revolution against modern slavery - make your donation count today. https://lnkd.in/d-QbwkeA

We were honored to join INTERPOL this month for the annual DevOps, where 45 people from 12 countries representing 34 organizations came together for a single goal: supporting law enforcement agencies in their efforts to identify, disrupt, and manage the harm caused by child sexual abuse. Interpol DevOps brings together experts from around the world to develop innovative solutions to combat online child sexual exploitation. Global collaboration like this fuels our work to build technology that helps find children faster.

Last week, the Swedish National Police (Swedish Cybercrime Center at National Operations Department) hosted an INTERPOL DevOps gathering, made possible by Stella Polaris - Childhood, bringing together 20 participants from 9 countries, representing 16 organizations. Their shared mission: to support law enforcement and partner agencies in identifying, disrupting, and mitigating the harm caused by child sexual abuse. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this important work and continues to drive this mission! Jonas Seider Shelley Allwang Christian Wallfors Peter Dimitropoulos Jordan Pleet Susanne Drakborg Erika Olsson Britta Holmberg Tom F. Mikel Mazlaghani John L. Matthew K. Paul Jeffery Rob Wang Jelle Visser Timo Hösl and others not listed, THANK YOU!!!

🚨 Alarming Rise in Sextortion Scams Targeting Younger Children: New Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) Data Reveals Urgent Need for Action🚨 Today, the IWF released new data showing a disturbing surge in sextortion scams targeting increasingly younger victims in the first half of 2024, warning that organised criminals are becoming “more adept” at extorting money from children. We must raise awareness, strengthen online protections, and ensure that children and young people know they have safe places to turn. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4fWwiHm

🌍 We’re thrilled to be in Australia for the 2024 Youth, Technology, and Virtual Communities Conference (YTVC) hosted by Argos, Queensland Police Service at Bond University. This year’s conference theme, ‘Technology: Threats and Opportunities,’ focuses on technology-facilitated crimes against children, online child exploitation, the impacts of social media, and the role of technology in safeguarding children from harm. We kicked off #Day1 with some truly insightful sessions, particularly enjoying: 🎙 Jennifer Newman from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) on Child sexual exploitation trends, issues & priorities in 2024 🎙 Kristin Boorse and Melissa Stroebel from Thorn, discussing the complexities of artificial intelligence in this space. Tomorrow, David Ranner from CameraForensics will be in #Theatre4. He’ll delve into emerging AI techniques, demonstrate their application in image and video investigations, and address the challenges posed by Generative AI. Real-world case studies will showcase how these tools and techniques have been successfully applied in the field. We’re looking forward to more insightful discussions, networking with industry leaders, and discovering new ways to drive positive change globally. If you’re here, let’s connect! 👋 #YTVCConference #TechnologyForGood #ChildProtection #OnlineSafety #GenerativeAI #AI #DigitalSafety #YouthEmpowerment #CyberSecurity

🌍 We’re thrilled to be in Australia for the 2024 Youth, Technology, and Virtual Communities Conference (YTVC) hosted by Argos, Queensland Police Service at Bond University. This year’s conference theme, ‘Technology: Threats and Opportunities,’ focuses on technology-facilitated crimes against children, online child exploitation, the impacts of social media, and the role of technology in safeguarding children from harm. We kicked off #Day1 with some truly insightful sessions, particularly enjoying: 🎙 Jennifer Newman from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) on Child sexual exploitation trends, issues & priorities in 2024 🎙 Kristin Boorse and Melissa Stroebel from Thorn, discussing the complexities of artificial intelligence in this space. Tomorrow, David Ranner from CameraForensics will be in #Theatre4. He’ll delve into emerging AI techniques, demonstrate their application in image and video investigations, and address the challenges posed by Generative AI. Real-world case studies will showcase how these tools and techniques have been successfully applied in the field. We’re looking forward to more insightful discussions, networking with industry leaders, and discovering new ways to drive positive change globally. If you’re here, let’s connect! 👋 #YTVCConference #TechnologyForGood #ChildProtection #OnlineSafety #GenerativeAI #AI #DigitalSafety #YouthEmpowerment #CyberSecurity

Protecting children in the digital age is a shared responsibility. 🌐 It's encouraging to see the progress being made through policies and legislation worldwide, but there’s always more we can do. Let’s continue to push for safer online environments for our children, ensuring that their digital experiences are positive and secure. Take a moment to review these important regional updates and see how different parts of the world are tackling this critical issue. Together, we can make a difference. #ChildProtectionPolicy #OnlineSafety

🛑 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024 🛑 Today, as we observe UN #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons, we spotlight the most vulnerable among us - children. This year's theme, Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking, urges us to take decisive action to protect every child from exploitation. The statistics are staggering: 🔹1 in 3 victims of human trafficking globally is a child. 🔹27% of victims of sexual exploitation are girls. 🔹The average age of detected child victims is just 14-15 years old. These figures, drawn from the UNODC's Global Trafficking in Persons Report 2022, remind us of the urgent need for far-reaching measures to combat this crisis. At Global Emancipation Network (GEN), we are committed to ensuring no child is left behind. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to: ✅ Eradicate human trafficking and child exploitation. ✅ Leverage cutting-edge technology to help tackle this crime. ✅ Collaborate with organizations around the world. We believe in a world free from human trafficking and child exploitation, where all lives have equal value. But we can't do it alone. We need your support to amplify our efforts and make a tangible difference. Join us in this critical mission. Together, we can #LeaveNoChildBehind and put an end to human trafficking once and for all. 🤝 Share this post 🤝 Donate now: https://bit.ly/DonateGEN 🤝 Volunteer with us: https://lnkd.in/ecSk_fNw #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons2024 #EndHumanTrafficking #ProtectOurChildren #GlobalEmancipationNetwork #UNODC #ActNow  

Last week, at the UN AI for Good Global Summit 2024, our Executive Director, Sherrie Caltagirone, joined Joanna Shields, Yalda Aoukar, and Mike Frend on a panel moderated by Irakli Beridze. The discussion focused on AI’s vital role in combating online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). In her reflection on the UN AI for Good Global Summit 2024, Joanna Shields, founder of WeProtect Global Alliance, emphasizes that AI’s role in combating CSEA is crucial but also highlights the need to proactively address new risks posed by generative AI to ensure it remains a force for good. Joanna’s dedication and leadership through WeProtect Global Alliance have been instrumental in driving global efforts to create safer online environments for children. At Global Emancipation Network (GEN), we and our partners are committed to harnessing AI’s power to protect the most vulnerable and ensure a safer digital world for all children. #AIforGood #SaferChildren #WeProtect #UNAIforGoodGlobalSummit2024 #TechForGood