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Report a Case

If you have information about child sexual exploitation, it is important that it is reported to the right place.

If a child is in immediate danger

Contact your local emergency services immediately. In the Netherlands, call 112. In the US, call 911.

Free a Girl and the Global Intelligence and Rescue Unit (GIRU) do not have law enforcement authority. For reporting suspected child sexual exploitation or abuse, please contact your local law enforcement or one of these resources:

NCMEC CyberTipline (US) report.cybertip.org — Report online child exploitation
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Meldpunt Kinderporno (Netherlands) meldkinderporno.nl — Dutch hotline for reporting child exploitation material
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Internet Watch Foundation (UK / International) iwf.org.uk — Report child sexual abuse imagery online
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If the case involves transnational child sexual exploitation

You may contact GIRU if:

  • The suspected offender is operating internationally
  • The abuse or exploitation is taking place outside the offender's home country

This includes cases where individuals travel abroad or operate internationally to exploit children.

About GIRU

The Global Intelligence and Rescue Unit (GIRU) is an investigative unit of Free a Girl.

  • GIRU is not a law enforcement agency
  • GIRU does not have arrest or prosecution authority
  • GIRU works in collaboration with local partners and law enforcement agencies

GIRU focuses on:

  • Intelligence gathering
  • Case development
  • Supporting investigations into transnational networks

Submit a Report

If your information relates to transnational child sexual exploitation as described above, you can report it here. Please provide as much detail as possible. All reports are handled confidentially.

All reports are handled confidentially. We may share relevant information with law enforcement partners where appropriate.

Report Submitted

Thank you for your report. Our team will review the information you have provided. If you included your email address, we may contact you for additional details.