DHRW & CCRI Take First Step Toward Jointly Combating Digital Sex Crimes Across Borders

On June 12, we at DHRW (Digital Human Rights Wave) held a crucial first meeting with the renowned U.S. non-profit organization, CCRI (Cyber Civil Rights Initiative), to protect online human rights. This meeting was more than just a simple greeting; it was a meaningful time to lay the cornerstone for international cooperation to effectively respond to digital sex crimes, which have become a global issue.

A Common Mission, Different Strengths: Anticipating Synergy

Both DHRW and CCRI share the common mission of 'protecting and supporting victims of sexual exploitation in the digital space.'

• DHRW, though a newly established organization founded last year, is fully committed to direct victim rescue activities, from receiving damage reports to tracking illegal content and, most practically, executing 'deletion and blocking'. We keenly feel the importance of international cooperation to respond to the vast amount of illegal content routed through overseas servers.

• CCRI is a leading U.S. organization with over a decade of history. It has built a systematic framework not only for victim support but also for a wide range of activities, including policy improvement advocacy with tech giants like Facebook and Google, legal reform, and related research.

  
  

Through this meeting, we gained confidence that a powerful synergy can be created when DHRW's rapid on-site response capabilities are combined with CCRI's policy expertise and extensive network.

In-depth Discussion for Building a Formal Cooperative Relationship

The core of our conversation was the establishment of a formal cooperative relationship (such as an MOU) between our two organizations. DHRW emphasized the need for a formal partnership to efficiently handle requests for the deletion of illegal content hosted on U.S. servers and to strengthen cooperation with the Korean government and related agencies.

In response, CCRI expressed its positive willingness for continued dialogue and potential cooperation with DHRW, while cautiously stating that a formal decision requires internal discussions with its board of directors. They particularly expressed deep empathy for the difficulties faced by Korean victims and a desire to work together to solve these problems.

The Beginning of a Journey Toward a Safer Digital World

This meeting was a very hopeful occasion that confirmed the possibility of solidarity to alleviate the suffering of victims beyond borders. Although it was our first meeting, we promised to find practical ways to cooperate while respecting each other's expertise.

DHRW will continue our follow-up discussions with CCRI to create a concrete cooperation model. Our efforts will not stop until the day we build a dense and powerful international cooperation network so that victims of digital sex crimes no longer have to fight alone. We ask for your interest and support in our journey ahead.