Alliance membership information

Become a member of WeProtect Global Alliance

Join WeProtect Global Alliance and be part of a powerful global community dedicated to ending online child sexual exploitation and abuse.

As a member, your organisation will collaborate with leaders across government, law enforcement, industry, and civil society to create meaningful change in online child protection. Membership gives you the opportunity to shape global strategies, share insights and amplify your commitment to a safer digital world. 

Why join us?

By becoming a member, you’ll gain: 

• Exclusive access to a global network: Connect with experts and influencers across sectors, including government, tech, and child protection organizations. 
• A voice in global strategy: Help shape the international response to online child abuse and drive impactful policies. 
• High-profile commitment: Showcase your dedication to this critical cause with the WeProtect Global Alliance brand. 
• Invitations to premier events: Attend the Alliance’s Summits and high-profile events to engage with leading voices and learn from cutting-edge research and solutions. 
• Access to shared knowledge: Learn from other members through our online portal, designed to facilitate the exchange of best practices and insights. 
• Expert analysis and advice: Leverage specialized knowledge and analysis to strengthen your efforts and strategies. 

Ready to join forces for a safer digital future?  

Review the membership criteria below and complete the application to become part of WeProtect Global Alliance.

Together, we can achieve more than any of us can alone

Membership criteria

Members of the Alliance must be one of the following:

• A member state of the United Nations
• An international organisation i.e. an organisation established by a treaty or other instrument governed by international law and possessing its own legal personality
• A regional organisation i.e. an international organisation with a specific geographic focus
• A civil society organisation with a child protection focus and registered as such with appropriate local authorities
• A technology company that manufactures hardware, creates software, facilitates the use of specialised technology (e.g. social media or internet security tools), use of a platform business model or provides telecommunications services, such as mobile phone or broadband services
• A financial institution which could be exploited by offenders for the purpose of commercial child sexual exploitation.
• Operating at a national and/or international level.

All new members must:

• Endorse the WeProtect Global Alliance membership commitments and progress their implementation.
• Not partake in any activity which could negatively impact upon the reputation of the WeProtect Global Alliance or adversely affect the ability of the Alliance to conduct its activities.

Member commitments

WeProtect Global Alliance members will:

• Appoint a senior and working level point of contact, within first month of joining  
• Once a year, members must update point of contact information.  
• Make a public statement to announce membership of the Alliance within first year of joining. 
• Participate in Alliance events, including Global Summits.
• Register for the Protectors’ Portal within first month of joining. Members are expected to actively engage in the Protectors’ Portal to share good practice, knowledge and learnings with other members.
• Use their resources, networks and influence to drive forward the collective global response to child sexual exploitation and abuse online. 
• Identify and progress their role in implementing the Model National Response and Global Strategic Response frameworks as part of their strategies and action plans to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse online.
• Contribute to Global Threat Assessments and other knowledge gathering exercises to share their progress at least once every two years.
• Provide information to the Alliance on progress and activities on implementing the commitments on a biennial basis.
• Ensure genuine participation of victims/survivors and children during the development of policy, programme, tools and/or legislation.
• Sign and ratify the Council of Europe Lanzarote Convention [for government members] or implement similar legislation.