INHOPE
INHOPE is the international internet hotlines’ network established in 1999 under the European Commission Internet plus program. It coordinates internet hotlines around the world, supporting them in their aim to deal with reports of illegal content to make the internet safer. Through meeting regularly to share knowledge and best practice INHOPE and its member are working to tackle the global problem of illegal content online. At the present time the network represents 35 hotlines from 31 countries around the world.
The key functions of the INHOPE:
- Exchange expertise
- Support new hotlines
- Exchange reports
- Interface with initiatives outside the EU
- Educate and inform policy makers, particularly at the international level.
The Goals
- To establish and resource effective national hotlines
- To train and support new hotlines
- To foster ongoing Internet safety awareness and education
- The establishment of effective common procedures for receiving and processing reports
The Values
- Freedom of the Internet
- A commitment to positive uses of the Internet
- Shared responsibility for protection of young people by government, educators, parents and the Internet industry
You can find more information on INHOPE, its members, annual reports or press releases, etc. by visiting INHOPE web sites.
Code of Practice
The Horkalinka.Cz (Czech internet hotline) abides by the INHOPE´s Code of Practice, which can be downloaded here.
