Brave Movement statement on the formal investigation of Pavel Durov

Survivors of online sexual violence know that children cannot be safe until the internet is safe.

One case of online child abuse is reported every second. 300 million+ children have already been affected.

The tech industry has shown itself to be unwilling to take action, despite having the means to protect children.

Platforms – and those running them – must be held to account against laws that prioritize children’s safety and well-being.

No-one can be above the law. Telegram is one of the “Dirty Dozen” organizations called out by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation for “facilitation, enabling and even profiting from sexual abuse and exploitation.”

Brave’s “Beyond the Screen” campaign film shows the real impact of online child abuse. It destroys children’s lives.

We call upon all governments and the tech industry to commit to prevent and end the sexual exploitation and abuse of children online.

Children must have freedom from violence. That means a safer digital future for every child. Join our campaign and sign our petition now.