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July 24, 2023

Sexual Exploitation by Sex Buyers of the World

Must Be Held Accountable

IWF Confirms AI- Generated Sexual Child Abuse

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Online Sexual Exploitation

Accountability in New York State and Beyond

While this report by CATW highlights a few online posts of sex buyers in New York State, these hobby board reviews are indicative of sex buyers' abuse of power and abuse of vulnerability beyond New York.

CATW states that one of the goals of this report is to offer a snapshot of the widespread and anonymous network of men who patronize prostitution with impunity and cultural acceptance. If we are committed to preventing and combating sexual exploitation, we must hold sex buyers accountable.

From Impunity to Accountability: Deterring Sex Buyers in New York State and Beyond - CATW

The system of prostitution would not exist without the demand for it, namely patronizers or sex buyers, colloquially known as "johns" in North America, "punters" in the United Kingdom and Ireland, "puteros" in Spain and Argentina, and "blessers" in South Africa, to name a few descriptors.

Internet Watch Foundation

IWF confirms first AI-generated child sexual abuse images

We know criminals can and do exploit any new technology, and we are at a crosswords with AI. IWF calls for tech companies and politicians to prevent the abuse of AI tools, and to protect users from AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery.

IWF 'sounds alarm' on first confirmed AI-generated child sexual abuse images

IWF confirms it has begun to see AI-generated imagery of child sexual abuse being shared online, with some examples being so realistic they would be indistinguishable from real imagery.

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Sexual Assault at University

Advocates demand action on shocking rates of sexual assault at university. An open letter calls on the Albanese government to urgently intervene and implement an independent oversight and accountability mechanism with a mandate to address sexual violence at universities.

Among other advocates, End Rape On Campus Australia has clarified that this independent oversight and accountability must be led by experts in sexual violence.

Advocates demand action on shocking rates of sexual assault at university

Advocates are demanding urgent action on sexual assault ahead of the government's response to the Universities Accord Interim Report.

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