Session
Organizer 1: Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Organizer 3: Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Organizer 3: Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 1: Sophie Mortimer, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 2: Karuna Nain, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 3: Cindy Southworth, Private Sector, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 4: Nayelly Bertha, Intergovernmental Organization, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 5: Liangpunsakul Saijai , Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 2: Karuna Nain, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 3: Cindy Southworth, Private Sector, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 4: Nayelly Bertha, Intergovernmental Organization, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 5: Liangpunsakul Saijai , Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Format
Classroom
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The classroom layout is ideal for this session as it encourages both structured discussion and interactive engagement. Unlike a traditional panel setup, the classroom arrangement allows participants to actively contribute to the conversation, particularly during the Q&A and case study discussions. This format fosters direct interaction between speakers and attendees, ensuring a dynamic exchange of ideas rather than a passive listening experience. The layout also enables small-group discussions, where audience members can reflect on key policy questions and share regional insights on NCII and enforcement challenges. A 60-minute duration provides sufficient time to: - Present key insights from law, policy, technology, and victim advocacy. - Engage the audience through live polling and discussion. - Allow for meaningful Q&A and next-step recommendations. This format ensures the session is engaging, solution-driven, and maximises audience participation.
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The classroom layout is ideal for this session as it encourages both structured discussion and interactive engagement. Unlike a traditional panel setup, the classroom arrangement allows participants to actively contribute to the conversation, particularly during the Q&A and case study discussions. This format fosters direct interaction between speakers and attendees, ensuring a dynamic exchange of ideas rather than a passive listening experience. The layout also enables small-group discussions, where audience members can reflect on key policy questions and share regional insights on NCII and enforcement challenges. A 60-minute duration provides sufficient time to: - Present key insights from law, policy, technology, and victim advocacy. - Engage the audience through live polling and discussion. - Allow for meaningful Q&A and next-step recommendations. This format ensures the session is engaging, solution-driven, and maximises audience participation.
Policy Question(s)
1. How will the UN Cybercrime Convention and national laws improve NCII enforcement, and what challenges remain?
2. What are the obligations of platforms in preventing, detecting, and removing NCII?
3. How can AI and other technologies assist in NCII detection and response while respecting privacy rights?
What will participants gain from attending this session? - Understand new global legal frameworks, including the UN Cybercrime Convention’s role in NCII enforcement.
- Gain insights into platform accountability and the obligations of companies in NCII prevention.
- Explore AI’s role in NCII detection, including both opportunities and risks.
- Learn about effective victim response strategies, including rapid removal and survivor support.
- Engage with experts from policy, law enforcement, and industry to discuss collaborative global responses.
This session is essential for policymakers, industry leaders, legal experts, and advocates seeking practical solutions to NCII abuse, from prevention to enforcement.
Description:
Non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse continues to escalate, with AI-generated deepfake content further complicating detection, prevention, and enforcement efforts. The harm to victims is immediate and long-lasting, yet responses from legal systems, tech platforms, and policymakers remain inconsistent. At IGF 2024, we explored AI’s role in NCII detection and ethical considerations. Now, IGF 2025 moves beyond ethics to action: How do we ensure accountability, enforcement, and victim protection? This workshop brings together lawmakers, platform representatives, AI experts, and victim advocates to explore: • Legal and Policy Developments – What impact will new international frameworks, including the UN Cybercrime Convention, have on NCII enforcement? • Platform Accountability – How are companies responding, and what obligations should they have in detecting and removing NCII? • AI’s Role – Can AI tools be effective in combating NCII without compromising privacy? • Victim Support – What best practices exist for rapid removal, survivor-centred responses, and law enforcement coordination? Rather than debating the problem, this session drives forward tangible, multi-stakeholder solutions. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of legal shifts, platform responsibilities, and victim support mechanisms, ensuring a coordinated and effective response to NCII at a global level.
Non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse continues to escalate, with AI-generated deepfake content further complicating detection, prevention, and enforcement efforts. The harm to victims is immediate and long-lasting, yet responses from legal systems, tech platforms, and policymakers remain inconsistent. At IGF 2024, we explored AI’s role in NCII detection and ethical considerations. Now, IGF 2025 moves beyond ethics to action: How do we ensure accountability, enforcement, and victim protection? This workshop brings together lawmakers, platform representatives, AI experts, and victim advocates to explore: • Legal and Policy Developments – What impact will new international frameworks, including the UN Cybercrime Convention, have on NCII enforcement? • Platform Accountability – How are companies responding, and what obligations should they have in detecting and removing NCII? • AI’s Role – Can AI tools be effective in combating NCII without compromising privacy? • Victim Support – What best practices exist for rapid removal, survivor-centred responses, and law enforcement coordination? Rather than debating the problem, this session drives forward tangible, multi-stakeholder solutions. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of legal shifts, platform responsibilities, and victim support mechanisms, ensuring a coordinated and effective response to NCII at a global level.
Expected Outcomes
- Clearer understanding of NCII laws and enforcement mechanisms.
- Stronger advocacy for platform accountability, ensuring companies act responsibly.
- Victim-centred approaches that prioritise rapid response and removal support.
- Balanced use of AI and technology in NCII detection, ensuring privacy and ethical considerations.
- International collaboration opportunities, fostering joint efforts in enforcement and victim support.
This session will provide practical insights for improving global NCII responses, ensuring legal, industry, and survivor-support efforts align effectively.
Hybrid Format: To ensure a fully interactive experience for both onsite and online participants, we will integrate structured facilitation with hybrid-friendly engagement tools.
Onsite & Online Interaction: A dedicated online moderator will manage the virtual chat, ensuring that remote attendees can ask questions and contribute to discussions in real time.
Equitable Speaker Participation: Both onsite and remote speakers will have equal opportunities to engage, with a session structure designed to ensure smooth transitions between in-person and virtual contributions.
Live Q&A & Discussion: The moderator will actively bring in online questions and comments, ensuring remote voices are heard during the discussion.
Complementary Online Tools: Depending on participation levels, we may use collaborative tools (such as a shared document or live chat board) to capture contributions from all attendees.
This setup ensures a balanced, interactive discussion and an inclusive experience for all participants.