Being Your Authentic Self on Facebook
We understand that changing your name can be a challenging process for transgender, gender non-conforming, genderqueer and non-binary people. You can use your authentic name, the name you go by in everyday life, to update information like your bio, personal account, payment info, and to update your gender identity on Facebook.
Please note that updating your name in some places on Facebook may require you to submit one or more documents with your authentic name
.
Gender identity and personal pronouns aren't required on Facebook, but if you add them to your account, note that:
When Facebook contacts you, we'll only refer to you by the name on your Facebook account. This will appear as the name listed in your General Account Settings
.
Pronouns are not an option made available to advertisers in ads tools.
You can, but aren’t required to, add or update your gender identity in your About settings.
If you connect your Facebook account to a third-party app or website, the app or website may ask if you want to share your name.
For more information about changing your name and gender on government IDs in a US state, visit the National Center for Transgender Equality.
Verifying your identity
You may be asked to upload documents with your name to start or continue using features like Marketplace or Dating on Facebook. You can upload a government ID or something else from our ID list (example: mail, membership card) that shows your legal or authentic name.
Why Facebook may ask you to upload an ID
Why Facebook may ask you to upload an ID
There are a few reasons you may be asked to send in a copy of your ID to Facebook. Examples include:
Confirming that the account you're trying to access belongs to you
: Your security is important to us. We ask for an ID so that we don't let anyone into your account except for you.
Confirming your name
: We ask everyone on Facebook to use the name they go by in everyday life. This helps keep you and our community safe from impersonation.
Another reason people may be required to confirm their identity is helping prevent abuse such as scams, phishing and foreign political influence.
Learn what kinds of ID we accept
or how to upload your ID to Facebook
. For Page Admins, learn more about the publishing authorization process
.
How to upload an ID to Facebook
How to upload an ID to Facebook
Please only submit the required documents. Submitting more documents than necessary may delay the review process.
Upload an ID
1.
With a camera or mobile device, take a close-up photo of your ID in a well-lit room.
2.
Save the photo to your mobile device or computer.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions for uploading your ID.
Learn more about IDs
If you're not sure what type of IDs Facebook can use to confirm your identity, please review our list of acceptable types of ID
.
After you send a copy of your ID to Facebook, it will be encrypted and securely stored. Visit the Help Center to learn more about what happens to your ID after you send it to Facebook.
Types of IDs that Facebook accepts
Types of IDs that Facebook accepts
Try Guided Help
Our guided help tool can walk you through the steps to resolve your issue.
If you need to confirm your name on Facebook, or if you've lost access to your account, you may be asked to send us a copy of something with your name on it. You have several different options for this, including photo IDs issued by the government, IDs from non-government organizations, official certificates or licenses that include your name or other physical items like a magazine subscription or a piece of mail.
In some cases, such as authorization for advertisers running ads about social issues, elections or politics, there may be special ID requirements.
Please only submit the required documents. Submitting more documents than necessary may delay the review process.
You can also learn more about what happens to your ID
after you send it to Facebook.
Don't digitally conceal ID information
To help us prevent fake IDs and other abuses, we don't accept photos that have been digitally modified to hide information.
You can also physically cover any non-essential information on your ID, before you take a photo of the document.
Government IDs
You can send us 1
government ID to confirm your name or regain access to your account.
Anything that you send us should contain either:
Your name and date of birth, or
Your name and a photo.
Some examples of government IDs we accept include:
Driver’s license
National identity card
Passport
Birth certificate
Non-Government IDs
We understand that your authentic name may not be represented on an official, government-issued ID, or you may not have access to this type of document.
If you can't provide a government ID, you can send us 2
different non-government IDs instead.
Keep in mind:
Anything that you send us must include your name.
At least 1 of the 2 documents should include your date of birth and/or photo.
The name on the items that you send must be the same name that you want to show on your profile.
If you've lost access to your account, you may be asked to provide something from the list that also shows a photo or date of birth that matches the details on your Facebook account. This extra precaution helps us ensure that only you have access to your account.
Examples of non-government IDs we accept:
Student card
Library card
Refugee card
Employment verification
Diploma
Loyalty card
ID Requirements for Ads About Social Issues, Elections or Politics
If you want to run ads about social issues, elections or politics:
Your ID must be from the country where you want to run ads, and the name of that country must appear on your ID.
If your ID has an expiration date, the ID must not be expired.
Accepted ID types differ by country. Check which forms of identification
are accepted in the country you wish to run ads.
Visit the Business Help Center to learn more about ads with political content
.
What happens to your ID after you send it to Facebook
What happens to your ID after you send it to Facebook
After you send us a copy of your ID, it'll be encrypted and stored securely. Your ID won't be visible on your profile, to friends or to other people on Facebook.
To help ensure IDs used for identity confirmation are real, we use both manual review and automated systems. We may also partner with trusted service providers to confirm your identity. This helps detect and prevent risks such as impersonation or ID theft, keeping you and our Facebook community safe.
To help improve our systems for detecting fake IDs and related abuse, we may securely store your ID for up to 1 year. We’ll always let you know at the time if we do this, and you can change this at any time in your Identity Confirmation Settings
.
If you're uploading an ID to get authorized to run ads about social issues, elections or politics, we may store your name, date of birth or ID expiration date for longer than one year. This is for legal reasons and to help keep ads on Facebook safe.
When you capture a photo of your ID, the photo might be stored on your device. For security reasons, it's often better to delete this photo from your device's photo gallery after you've completed the ID upload process.
Learn more about the kinds of IDs we accept
and how to send your ID to Facebook
.
How to review settings related to your ID being stored on Facebook
How to review settings related to your ID being stored on Facebook
If you send Facebook a copy of your government issued ID to confirm your identity, we may use an encrypted copy of the ID
for up to one year to help improve our automated systems for detecting fake IDs and related abuse. If you submit an ID, you can choose to opt out of your ID being used for this purpose, and instead it will be deleted within 30 days in accordance with our standard policies. If you have submitted an ID you can review and edit the choice you made about Facebook's use and retention of your ID in your Facebook settings at any time.
Review your ID storage settings
1.
To review your ID storage settings, log into Facebook on a computer.
2.
Click your profile picture in the top right of Facebook.
3.
Select Settings & privacy
, then click Settings
.
4.
Click Accounts Center
in the left menu.
5.
Click Personal details
.
6.
Click Identity Confirmation
.
7.
Click 
Settings
in the top right of the Confirm your identity
section.
Settings
in the top right of the Confirm your identity
section.8.
Your current ID storage settings will appear. Click 
to change your settings.
to change your settings.When this setting is turned on, encrypted photo(s) of your ID(s) will be kept for no longer than one year to help improve our automated systems for detecting fake IDs and related abuse.
When this setting is turned off, encrypted photo(s) of your ID(s) will be deleted within 30 days of submission or of turning this setting off.
Updating your profile information
You can update your name, nickname and gender that appear on your Facebook profile. If you have a verified account, you may need to provide a government ID or something else from our ID list that shows your legal or authentic name.
What names are allowed on Facebook?
What names are allowed on Facebook?
Facebook is a community where everyone uses the name they go by in everyday life. This makes it so that you always know who you're connecting with.
Your name can't include:
Words or phrases that go against our Community Standards (example: slurs, representing dangerous individuals).
Words or phrases that represent organizations instead of persons.
Symbols, numbers, unusual capitalization, repeating characters or punctuation.
Characters from multiple languages.
Titles of any kind (example: professional, religious).
If your name follows our standards and you're still having trouble changing it, find out why
.
Other things to keep in mind:
If your authentic name doesn't appear on a government ID, you can choose from the list
of our other accepted IDs.
Any ID you upload
to Facebook won't be visible on your profile, to friends or to other people on Facebook.
Nicknames can be used as a first or middle name if they're a variation of your authentic name (like Bob instead of Robert).
You can also list another name
on your account (example: maiden name, nickname, professional name).
Profiles are for individual use only. You can create a Page for a business, organization or idea.
Impersonating anything or anyone isn't allowed. Learn more in our Community Standards.
How to change your name on Facebook
How to change your name on Facebook
You can always change your name on Facebook as long as your profile meets our guidelines
. Follow the steps below to change your name on Facebook.
Change your name on Facebook
The quickest way to change your name on Facebook is from Accounts Center.
1.
Review our name standards
.
2.
Tap 
in the top right of Facebook.
in the top right of Facebook.3.
Scroll down and tap Settings & privacy
, then tap Settings
.
4.
Tap Accounts Center
.
5.
Tap Profiles
, then tap your account.
6.
Tap Name
.
7.
Enter your name and tap Review change
.
8.
Tap Save changes
.
If you're having trouble changing your name, please let us know
. Keep in mind, you can only change your name every 60 days.
Reasons why you can't change your name on Facebook
Reasons why you can't change your name on Facebook
Facebook is a community where people use the name they use in everyday life. Always knowing who you're connecting with helps keep you and the rest of our community safe from impersonation
, scams
and phishing
.
If you don't want someone to see your name or profile, you can block them
.
How to change your name
Change your name on Facebook on your phone's mobile browser:
1.
Review our name standards
.
2.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook.
in the top right of Facebook.3.
Scroll down and tap Settings & privacy
, then tap Settings
.
4.
Tap Accounts Center
.
5.
Tap Profiles
, then tap your account.
6.
Tap Name
.
7.
Enter your name and tap Review change
.
8.
Tap Save changes
.
If you're having trouble changing your name, please let us know
. You can only change your name every 60 days.
Keep in mind
Your name must follow our name policy.
You can't change your name too frequently.
You may need to confirm your name on Facebook if asked.
Your name on Facebook should match the name that appears on an ID
.
Rejected name when creating a Facebook account
Rejected name when creating a Facebook account
We ask everyone to use the name they use in everyday life on their Facebook account
so that you always know who you’re connecting with. We block the use of certain names to help prevent people from creating fake or malicious accounts.
What to do if your name was rejected
Make sure that your name follows our guidelines.
Try signing up again at facebook.com
.
If you're still having trouble signing up or if you think your name was rejected by mistake, let us know.
If you're trying to create an account to promote a business, product, organization or idea, please create a Facebook Page. Learn more about Facebook Pages
.
How you can add another name (example: nickname, maiden name) to your Facebook account
How you can add another name (example: nickname, maiden name) to your Facebook account
This article about adding, editing and deleting additional names. You also learn how to change your name on Facebook
.
You can list a name on your account that's different from the name on your ID (example: maiden name, nickname, professional title).
Add another name
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook.
in the top right of Facebook.2.
Tap Settings
.
3.
Tap Personal Information
below Account Settings
.
4.
Tap on your name.
5.
Tap Add a nickname, a birth name...
below Other Names
.
6.
Select the type of name you want to add next to Name type
.
7.
Enter your other name next to Name
.
8.
Check Show at top of profile
to have your other name listed on your profile.
9.
Tap Save
.
Edit or delete another name
1.
Tap 
in the top right of Facebook, then tap your name.
in the top right of Facebook, then tap your name.2.
Tap See more about yourself
.
3.
Scroll down to Other names
.
4.
Tap 
to the right of the name you'd like to edit or delete.
to the right of the name you'd like to edit or delete.Learn more about our other name policies
.
Keep in mind, if you don't check the box to have your other name listed at the top of your profile, it'll still be visible in the See your about info
section of your profile and in search results.
Edit a language-specific name on Facebook
Edit a language-specific name on Facebook
Language-specific names are only available in a few languages. Learn how to add or edit another name
(example: nickname, maiden name) to your profile.
A language-specific name is your Facebook name translated into another language. If someone uses Facebook in the same language as your language-specific name, they'll see your language-specific name in your profile, search results, posts, comments and photo tags. You'll also see your language-specific name if you use Facebook in that language.
Languages that support language-specific names
Languages that support language-specific names
You can use language-specific names in these languages:
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Ukranian
Serbian
Belarusian
Greek
Arabic
Hebrew
Thai
Examples of language-specific names
Examples of language-specific names
Here are some examples of language-specific names:
Facebook Name
Hanako Yamada
Language-Specific Name
山田花子
Facebook Name
Chen WeiJie
Language-Specific Name
陳偉傑
Facebook Name
Young Hee Kim
Language-Specific Name
김영희
Facebook Name
Marina Petrova
Language-Specific Name
Марина Петрова
Add or edit a language-specific name
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook.
in the top right of Facebook.2.
Select Settings & privacy
, then tap Settings
.
3.
Select Accounts Center
then select your profile.
4.
Tap Name
, then tap Manage other names
.
5.
Select your name type and add another name to your Facebook profile.
6.
Tap Save
.
Delete your language-specific name
1.
Navigate to your Facebook profile and tap See your About info
.
2.
Under Other names, tap next to your name and select Delete name
.
If you're having trouble adding your language-specific name, it might be because the name you requested doesn't follow our name standards
. Keep in mind that the language-specific name should be the name you go by in everyday life. Your language-specific name should also look the same on Facebook as it does on things like a magazine subscription, ID or membership card.
If you've read our name policies and think that your name was rejected by mistake, let us know
.
What you can do if you have one name instead of a first and last name
What you can do if you have one name instead of a first and last name
This article is for people with one name instead of a first and last name. To change your first and last name on Facebook, visit this help center article
.
If you already have an account, you can request a one-word name (mononym) by completing the Changing Your Name contact form
.
If you're trying to register for a new account using a mononym, please complete the My Name Wasn't Accepted contact form
.
Both forms ask you to include both a first and a last name. If you only have one name, you can enter the same name for both New first name
and New last name
to submit your request.
Once we receive your request, we'll work with you to place the mononym on your account.
Which name to use on Facebook when you're in the process of changing your name
Which name to use on Facebook when you're in the process of changing your name
You can only change the name on your Facebook account once every 60 days.
You should use whichever first and last name you most identify with and use in everyday life for your Facebook account
. If you're asked to confirm your name, you can submit something from our ID list
.
Keep in mind that you don't need to have a government-issued ID to confirm your name. Facebook can accept combinations of things like a magazine subscription and a utility bill, or a piece of mail and a credit card statement.
Add your name pronunciation to your Facebook profile
Add your name pronunciation to your Facebook profile
This feature isn't currently available in all locations.
You can add an audio recording of your name to your Facebook profile. People can play your name pronunciation and hear how to say your name. All name pronunciations are public
and visible to everyone.
Add your name pronunciation
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook, then tap your name.
in the top right of Facebook, then tap your name.2.
Scroll down and tap See Your About Info
.
3.
Scroll down to NAME PRONUNCIATION
and tap How do you pronounce your name?
4.
Tap to select your pronunciation and tap Save
.
Learn how to change your name on Facebook
.
Staying safe on Facebook
If you’re experiencing bullying or harassment on Facebook, you can take steps to stop seeing unwanted comments and messages and report offensive content you see. Learn more about how to report abusive content and spam
on Facebook.
How to block someone's profile on Facebook
How to block someone's profile on Facebook
When you block someone's profile on Facebook, that profile will no longer be able to do things such as tag your profile or see things you post on your profile.
If you have additional Facebook profiles
, you’ll need to manage blocking from each of your profiles separately.
Block a profile
1.
Switch to the profile that you want to use.
2.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook.
in the top right of Facebook.3.
Scroll down and tap Settings & privacy
, then tap Settings
.
4.
Scroll down and tap Blocking
under the Audience and visibility
section.
5.
Tap Add to blocked list
and enter the profile's name.
6.
On the search results page, find the profile you want to block and tap Block
.
7.
Tap Block
again to confirm your decision.
Note:
If you can't find a profile using this method, try going to the profile you’d like to block and then selecting Block
from the 
menu in the bottom right of the cover photo.
menu in the bottom right of the cover photo. What happens when I block a profile?
What happens when I block a profile?
When you block a profile, that profile won't be able to:
See posts from the profile you blocked it from.
Tag the profile you blocked it from in posts, comments or photos.
Invite the profile you blocked it from to events or groups.
Start a conversation with the profile you blocked it from.
Add the profile that you blocked it from as a friend.
Other things to consider when you block a profile
Remember that blocking someone may not prevent all communications or interactions (example: in apps or groups). Learn more about what you can see when you block someone’s profile
.
When you block someone who has more than one profile:
Blocking one of their profiles only blocks that profile. It doesn’t block their other profiles. This means that you may still interact with their other profiles.
For example, you may start a conversation with those other profiles or add them as a friend.
When you block someone's profile, this will limit some of the ways they can interact with you from their other profiles.
Blocking a profile that you’re friends with will unfriend it from your profile. This only applies to the profile you used when you blocked your friend. It doesn’t unfriend or block that profile across your other profiles.
If you don't want to unfriend a profile but you want to see less of that profile’s posts on Facebook, you can take a break from that profile
.
The profile you block from will not be able to do things such as:
Start a conversation with the profile you blocked.
Add the profile you blocked as a friend.
If you block someone's profile from more than one of your profiles, the person you blocked may be able to figure out that you own all of those profiles
.
Remember that:
When you unblock a profile, you won't automatically be friends again.
If you block a profile and then unblock it, you'll need to send that profile a new friend request.
Profiles won't be notified when you block them.
Safety resources & ways to stay safe on Facebook
Safety resources & ways to stay safe on Facebook
Here are a few things you can do to stay safe on Facebook:
1.
Learn how to use Facebook's settings
to comfortably share and connect with others.
2.
Learn how to recognize sensitive content and behavior
and how to report it
.
3.
Remember these simple rules about staying safe online:
Never share your password.
Think before you post.
Adjust your privacy settings and review them often.
Only accept friend requests from people you know personally.
Report things that look suspicious.
Learn more about internet safety from these resources:
Facebook's Bullying Prevention Hub
provides resources and tips that help teens, parents and educators deal with bullying and its consequences.
MTV's A Thin Line
: This campaign empowers kids to identify, respond to and stop the spread of digital abuse in their own lives. The campaign is built on the understanding that there's a "thin line" between what may begin as a harmless joke and something that could end up having a serious impact.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP)
works to track and bring offenders to account either directly or in partnership with local and international forces.
Childnet International
works to track and bring offenders to account either directly or in partnership with local and international forces.
Commonsense.org
provides trustworthy information and education to help kids thrive in a world of media and technology.
ConnectSafely.org
is an online forum that gives teens and parents a voice in the public discussion about youth online. It also offers many other resources, such as social-media safety tips
for teens and parents.
Cyberbullying Research Center
provides up-to-date information about cyberbullying among adolescents and serves as a center of information about the ways adolescents use and misuse technology.
FOSI.org
works to make the online world safer for families by encouraging best practices and tools that respect free expression in the field of online safety.
NCMEC.org
serves as the US’s resource on missing and sexually exploited children. It provides information and resources to law enforcement and other professionals, parents and children, including child victims.
OnguardOnline.gov
is a program of the US's Federal Trade Commission that provides practical tips to avoid internet fraud.
UK Council for Internet Safety
is a collection of research about internet safety.
WiredSafety
has tools to help young people make smart media and technology choices. Three of their popular programs are STOP cyberbullying
, Teenangels
and WiredCops
.
How to handle bullying, harassment, or personal attack on Facebook
How to handle bullying, harassment, or personal attack on Facebook
If you feel you're in immediate danger, contact your local authorities for help.
We're sorry if you're having a bad experience on Facebook, and we want to help. Depending on how serious a situation is, you can:
Unfriend
the person's profile.
Block
the profile. This will prevent the profile from adding you as a friend and viewing things you share on your timeline.
Report
the person or any abusive things they post. We take things down on Facebook if they go against our Community Standards
.
If someone is bothering you in messages on Facebook, learn more about what you can do.
Additional Tips
The best protection against bullying is to learn how to recognize it and how to stop it. Here are some tips:
Don’t retaliate.
Most bullies are looking for a reaction, so don't give them one.
Don’t keep it a secret.
Reach out to someone you trust, like a close friend, family member, counselor or teacher, who can give you the help and support you need.
Document and save.
If someone has posted something you don’t like, you can print or take a screenshot of it in case you need to share it with someone you trust later.
Visit Facebook's Bullying Prevention Hub
for more information, tools and resources.
How to handle dares or challenges on Facebook
How to handle dares or challenges on Facebook
We worked with
ConnectSafely.org
on the following answer.
Although videos and other types of posts that mention dares, challenges or nominations don't necessarily go against Facebook's Community Standards
, we know that some people might feel uncomfortable in these difficult situations. If someone ever asks or nominates you on Facebook to do something that you’re not comfortable with, don’t do it.
There are several options for responding to these posts:
Untag yourself:
If someone nominated you by tagging you in a post, you can untag yourself
.
Remove something posted on your timeline:
If someone posted directly on your timeline, you can remove the post from your timeline
.
Block the person who nominated or challenged you:
You can block the person
who nominated you so they can't tag or message you.
Change your settings to review tags added to your posts:
Turn on tag review
to review tags that other people add to your posts.
Change your settings to review tagged posts on your timeline:
Turn on timeline review
to manually approve posts you're tagged in before they appear on your timeline.
How to handle threats to share nude or sexual images of you on Instagram
How to handle threats to share nude or sexual images of you on Instagram
We want to help you find support and take action if you need to. We worked with the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative
and ConnectSafely.org
on this list of things you can do and organizations you can reach out to for support and advice.
Start here
If someone is threatening to share things you want to keep private, asking you to send them money or anything else, you have options:
1.
Document the post: You may need a record of the post if you decide to take further action. Learn how to take a screenshot.
2.
Report this to local law enforcement.
3.
Report this to Facebook.
Sharing or threatening to share intimate images goes against our Community Standards
. If someone is threatening to share things you want to keep private (example: messages, photos, videos), asking you to send money or asking you to do something else you're uncomfortable with, please report this to us.
4.
Block this person
. Depending on your privacy settings, people on Facebook can see a list of your Facebook friends. Once you block someone, they no longer have access to your friend list and won't be able to start conversations with you or see things you post on your profile.
Remember that if somebody asks you to share something you're not comfortable with you have the right to say no.
If you're under 18
If you're under 18, we recommend also talking with a parent or other adult you trust to help you think through what to do. You can also talk to a school counselor or administrator who you feel comfortable with.
What you can do next
Contact a crisis helpline or chat service. These can be found all over the US and in many other countries. This is a good option if you want to remain anonymous while deciding what to do. Crisis lines can also often refer you to a victim advocate or other legal adviser near you.
Talk with a victim advocate or social worker in your town or city. In the US, there are victim advocates in county offices, police stations, domestic violence prevention centers, rape crisis centers, sheriff's offices and offices of state attorneys general. Victim advocates can help you gather evidence, figure out how to keep you safe and get a civil protection or anti-stalking order against the person threatening you. If you're in the US, call the National Organization for Victim Assistance at 1-800-TRY-NOVA/800-879-6682 or go to www.trynova.org/
.
Contact a legal aid society or organization near you for free advice.
Ask a lawyer or other counselor for advice.
Where to find additional support
If you, or a friend, are being harassed or harmed online, these organizations should be able to provide support. Many of them offer resources and support specifically for situations when intimate images have been shared without consent. If you're concerned about a friend, please encourage them to reach out directly to the organization as well.
If you or a friend are having thoughts about suicide or self-injury, please contact local emergency services or a suicide helpline
instead.
Austria
Safer Net
https://www.saferinternet.at/
Belgium
Child Focus
http://www.childfocus.be/fr/exploitation-sexuelle/sextortion
Brazil
Safernet
http://www.safernet.org.br/site/webline
Canada
Kids Help Phone
https://kidshelpphone.ca/
MediaSmarts
http://mediasmarts.ca
YWCA Canada
http://ywcacanada.ca/en
Croatia
HRABRI Telefon
http://www.hrabritelefon.hr/
116 111Centar Za Sigurniji Internet
https://www.csi.hr/
0800 606 606 Cyprus
Cyber Ethics
http://www.cyberethics.info/gr/
Czech Republic
Czech Safer Internet Centre
http://www.saferinternet.cz/
Denmark
Bornetelefonen
https://bornetelefonen.dk/
116 111Red Barnet
https://redbarnet.dk/
Finland
Naisten Linja
https://www.naistenlinja.fi/
0800 02400Mannerheimin Lastensuojeluliitto
https://www.nuortennetti.fi/
116 111Chat: Open from Monday to Wednesday, 17:00 - 20:00
France
Centre Hubertine Auclert
https://www.centre-hubertine-auclert.fr/stop-cybersexisme
Net Ecoute
http://www.netecoute.fr/
0800 200 000Stop violences femmes
http://www.stop-violences-femmes.gouv.fr/
Germany
klicksafe
http://www.klicksafe.de/
N.I.N.A. (Nationale Infoline, Netzwerk und Anlaufstelle zu sexueller Gewalt an Mädchen und Jungen)
https://nina-info.de/
0800 22 55 530 (The Independent Commissioner for Child Sexual Abuse Issues)Innocence en Danger
http://www.innocenceindanger.de/hilfehotlines/
+49 (0) 30 33007549 (counseling line)
+49 (0) 30 33007538 (regular line) Greece
Hamogelo
https://www.hamogelo.gr/gr/el/home/
1056 India
Centre for Social Research
http://www.csrindia.org
Ireland
ISPCC Childline
https://www.childline.ie/
Women's Aid
https://www.womensaid.ie/
1800 341 900 Israel
Eran
http://www.eran.org.il/
Italy
Telefono Azzurro
http://www.azzurro.it/
19696 Kenya
Childline Kenya
http://www.childlinekenya.co.ke/index.php
254724555251 Luxembourg
BEE Secure
https://www.bee-secure.lu/
Mexico
Fundación Sofia
https://www.facebook.com/Fundación-Sofía-México-397241687117839
Netherlands
Blijf Groep
https://www.blijfgroep.nl/
088 234 24 50Help Wanted
https://www.helpwanted.nl/
de Kindertelefoon
https://www.kindertelefoon.nl/
Norway
Kors på halsen (for children and youth under 18)
https://www.korspahalsen.no/
800 33 321 Poland
116 111 Telefon Zaufania dla Dzieci i Młodzieży (Fundacja Dajemy Dzieciom Siłę)
https://116111.pl/
116 111Chat: https://116111.pl/artykul/czat
Portugal
Internet Segura
http://www.internetsegura.pt/
800 21 90 90 South Africa
Center for Justice and Crime Prevention
021 685 2659 Spain
Fundación Anar
https://www.anar.org/
Pantallas Amigas
http://www.pantallasamigas.net/
Internet Segura 4 Kids (IS4K)
https://www.is4k.es/
900 116 117 Sweden
Bris
https://www.bris.se/
0771 50 50 50 United Kingdom
The UK Safer Internet Centre
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
Revenge Porn Helpline
https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/
0345 600 0459Women's Aid
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
0808 2000 247 Ukraine
La Strada Ukraine (National hotline for preventing domestic violence, human trafficking and gender discrimination)
https://www.facebook.com/childhotline.ukraine/
(children's helpline)
0 800 500 225 (free throughout Ukraine)
116 111 (free of charge from mobile phones, open Monday - Friday, 12:00 to 20:00 and Saturday, 12:00 to 16:00) https://www.facebook.com/lastradaukraine/
(adult helpline)
0 800 500 335 (free throughout Ukraine)
116 123 (free of charge from mobile phones, open 24 hours a day) United States
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative
https://www.cybercivilrights.org/
844 878 2274National Network to End Domestic Violence
http://nnedv.org/
Latin America
Acoso.Online
https://acoso.online/
For all other countries, please contact:
Love Is Respect
http://www.loveisrespect.org/
Without My Consent
http://www.withoutmyconsent.org/
Ways to handle a relationship that makes you uncomfortable on Instagram
Ways to handle a relationship that makes you uncomfortable on Instagram
We worked with
ConnectSafely.org
on the following answer.
First, never agree to anything that makes you uncomfortable. Even if someone seems like a friend, they’re not a friend if they’re trying to get you to do anything against your will or best interests.
It’s hard to make a good decision when you’re upset or confused, so you should be as clear as possible in your own mind about what is and isn’t in your own interests. If you need help with this, talk to someone you trust like a close friend, family member or counselor.
If you receive any unwanted sexual comments or communication on Facebook, the best thing you can do is remove yourself from the conversation. If it doesn’t stop immediately, you should block the person
and report the abusive content to Facebook
.
If someone is asking you to share nude or sexually explicit photos of yourself on Facebook, the simplest answer you can give them is, "No. It’s not allowed on Facebook." Sharing nude or sexually explicit photos on Facebook goes against our Community Standards
. You can also read more about what you can do
if this happens.
If someone is threatening to share things you want to keep private
, like messages or photos, or asking you to send them money or anything else, you should contact local law enforcement, block the person
and report them
.
If you’re under 18 and someone’s putting pressure on you that’s sex-related, contact local law enforcement or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children using the CyberTipline at https://report.cybertip.org
or 1-800-843-5678
. They have advisers available 24/7 to help.
If this person is a relative or someone in your household and you need help, contact local law enforcement, go to https://ohl.rainn.org/online
or call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
.
Learn more about staying safe on Facebook
. If you're a teen, parent or teacher, you may also want to view tools and tips
about bullying prevention.
If your current or previous partner is controlling or monitoring your Facebook activity
If your current or previous partner is controlling or monitoring your Facebook activity
If someone is controlling or monitoring your activity on Facebook, you have options. Depending on the circumstances, you could change the privacy settings on your Facebook account so that this person can’t access your information. If this isn't enough, please review our information on bullying
.
Learn how to change your privacy settings on Facebook
.
If this is someone you’re currently in a relationship with, it could be a sign of relationship abuse. Please call the National Domestic Violence helpline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit the National Network to End Domestic Violence
(NNEDV) for information on what to do. If you’re not sure your computer is safe, use a friend's computer or a computer in a public place. To learn more about staying safe online, visit NNEDV's Technology Safety and Privacy
page.
What should I do if I see images on Facebook of a child being physically abused or sexually exploited?
What should I do if I see images on Facebook of a child being physically abused or sexually exploited?
Images and videos of children being physically abused or sexually exploited are against Facebook policies.
If you see images on Facebook of a child being physically abused or sexually exploited, we ask that you:
1.
Please contact your local law enforcement immediately
. They may be able to identify and rescue the child.
2.
Report the photo or video
to Facebook. You'll be able to check the status of your report
from the Support Inbox. If you don't have a Facebook account or are blocked from seeing the content you want to report, you can ask a friend
to help you.
3.
Notify the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children using the CyberTipline:
Visit https://report.cybertip.org
or call 1-800-843-5678.
4.
Don't share, download, or comment on the content.
It can be criminal to share, or send messages with, photos and videos of children being sexually abused and exploited. You won't be asked to provide a copy of the content in any report.
More resources
Seeing an image or video of a child who has been abused can be distressing. We understand that people may be affected in different ways when they view these types of images, and we want to be sure that there are resources available for further support. Facebook has worked with a number of safety experts around the world to identify these resources, including social services and tips for reaching out to professionals.
If you, or a child you know, have been the victim of child physical or sexual abuse, or if you've witnessed child physical or sexual abuse and are interested in resources or support services, we encourage you to consider the resources provided by these organizations:
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
assists in cases of missing or exploited children throughout the world.
The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC)
provides a list of international operational centers
that work to assist in cases of missing or exploited children.
Child Helpline International
is a global network of hotlines providing support and social services.
ECPAT
is a global network of civil society organizations dedicated to fighting against the sexual exploitation of children.
UNICEF
defends the rights of children across 190 countries.
We also offer resources
if you need to report a missing person or runaway.
What should I do if someone posts something on Facebook related to human trafficking?
What should I do if someone posts something on Facebook related to human trafficking?
If you encountered content or photos that indicate someone is in immediate physical danger related to human trafficking, contact 911 or local law enforcement immediately. Then, please report this content to us
.
Facebook is working with Polaris and the National Human Trafficking Hotline to provide resources and assist victims and survivors of human trafficking. To learn more about the signs of human trafficking, visit http://www.humantraffickinghotline.org
or contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-3737-888 or text 233733 to learn about local resources and discuss options.
If you're a victim of human trafficking or would like resources to share with a potential victim, please review the following resources:
United States
National Human Trafficking Hotline
http://www.humantraffickinghotline.org
1-888-3737-888
233733 (text)
help@humantraffickinghotline.orgCambodia
Action Pour Les Enfants (APLE) Cambodia
https://www.internethotlinecambodia.org
+855 92 311 511
reportabuse@internethotlinecambodia.orgCanada
Canadian Crime Stoppers
1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)Colombia
RedPapaz
https://www.redpapaz.org/
+(57) 1 7563689
310 7561190
comunicaciones@redpapaz.orgEgypt
Atfal Mafkoda - Missing Children
http://www.atfalmafkoda.com
+201114444772
trafficking@atfalmafkoda.comFrance
Ac.Sé (Dispositif National d'Accueil et de Protection des Victimes de la Traite)
http://www.acse-alc.org
+ 33 4 92 15 10 51
ac.se@association-alc.orgIndia
Shakti Vahini
https://shaktivahini.org/
+91-9582909025Ireland
Ruhama
https://www.ruhama.ie/
+353 1 8360292Confidential call-back service: text the word REACH to 50100
admin@ruhama.ieIsrael
Saleet
https://saleet4you.org
1-800-200-690Latin America
Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition (BSCC)
http://www.bsccoalition.org
619-666-2757
info@bsccinfo.orgMexico
Consejo Ciudadano para la Seguridad y Justicia de la Ciudad de México
Human Trafficking National Helpline
01800 5533 000UNDC Mexico
http://www.aqui-estoy.org/
Netherlands
The Center Against Child Trafficking and Trafficking/Centrum tegen Kinderhandel en Mensenhandel (CKM)
https://www.ckm-fier.nl
088 – 20 80 000Chat: https://www.fier.nl/chat
Philippines
Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT)
Action line website: https://www.1343actionline.ph/
http://iacat.gov.ph/
https://www.facebook.com/InterAgencyCouncilAgainstTrafficking/
Action line: 1343 (02-1343 if outside Metro Manila)Portugal
Support Network for Migrant and Discrimination Victims (APAV – Portuguese Association for Victim Support)
https://www.apav.pt/uavmd/index.php/pt/
http://naoaotrafico.pt/pt/
English version: http://naoaotrafico.pt/en/
+351 21 358 79 14 (Weekdays from 10 am – 1 pm / 2 pm – 6 pm)
uavmd@apav.ptThailand
A21 Thailand
https://www.a21.org/content/thailand/
+66-2-136-6174
info.th@a21.orgUkraine
La Strada-Ukraine
https://www.la-strada.org.ua/
International hotline: +3 8044 205 36 95
National toll-free hotline: 0 800 500 335 & 116 123
National child toll-free hotline: 0 800 500 225 & 116 111 (Monday to Friday)
info@la-strada.org.uaUnited Kingdom
Unseen/Modern Slavery Helpline
https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/report
08000 121 700Vietnam
Blue Dragon Children's Foundation
https://www.facebook.com/bluedragonvietnam/
info@bdcf.orgGlobal
Mission 89 (Protecting Young Athletes Against Trafficking in the Name of Sport)
https://mission89.org/
info@mission89.org
+41 79 957 9202 (Switzerland)
+33 625 39 9551 (France)National Human Trafficking Resource Center
nhtrc@polarisproject.org(They can help direct you to the most appropriate resources in your area.)
Stop The Traffik
https://www.stopthetraffik.org/
+44 (0) 207 921 4258
info@stopthetraffik.org Learn more about the Meta Safety Advisory Council
Learn more about the Meta Safety Advisory Council
The Meta Safety Advisory Council is comprised of leading internet safety organizations from around the world. Meta consults with these organizations on issues related to online safety. Council members provide expertise, perspective and insights that inform our approach to safety.
Independence and Scope
Meta’s Safety Advisory Council is made up of independent online safety organizations and experts. Members provide expertise, perspective and insights that inform Meta's approach to safety. They do not act as spokespeople for Meta, and they are not responsible for, or to be held accountable for, review of every policy, product, tool, feature or company announcement. Nor is the Safety Advisory Council designed to examine topics or subjects that fall outside safety (e.g., algorithms, brand trust, artificial intelligence), except if and where there are points of intersection.
Funding
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Centre for Social Research (CSR)
Centre for Social Research (CSR) is an India-based nonprofit working on women's empowerment by conducting field research, providing capacity building and trainings, and advocating for legislative change. CSR actively uses social media to drive powerful social change campaigns and recently launched #SocialSurfing to train young people on safe, respectful and responsible usage of social media. Visit CSR at http://www.csrindia.org
.
Childnet International
Childnet International is a UK-based charity working domestically and internationally to help make the internet a safe place for children and young people, enabling them to use interactive technologies safely and responsibly. Childnet International has developed a number of resources designed to help young people and parents assess and manage the risks they may encounter online. Visit Childnet International at http://www.childnet.com
.
Connect Safely
ConnectSafely.org is a leading interactive resource on the internet for parents, teens, educators and everyone engaged and interested in online safety for youth. Visit Connect Safely at http://www.connectsafely.org
.
Insight SA
Insight is group of experts working together to educate & empower children online, and promote and protect their rights. The organization works in multi-stakeholder partnership with institutions, industry, national governments, universities and NGOs worldwide to develop educational tools and services to empower young people as responsible digital citizens. Visit Insight SA at http://www.insight2act.net/
.
iWIN
iWIN (Institute of Watch Internet Network) is a non profit organization created by Taiwan's Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act. Established in 2013, iWIN's mission is to protect the children and youth from harmful contents on the internet through promoting digital literacy and industrywide self-regulation. iWIN serves as a platform for stakeholders from partner NGOs, subject matter experts, industry and relevant government bodies to jointly create a safer and informed online environment. Visit iWIN at https://i.win.org.tw
.
National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
The Safety Net Project of the US National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is a leader in online safety for survivors of domestic violence, dating abuse, cyber-stalking and harassment. Based in Washington DC, NNEDV represents coalitions against domestic violence in every US state and territory and works to address technology and safety with sister organizations worldwide. Visit NNEDV at http://nnedv.org
.
Net Family News
NetFamilyNews.org, a project of The Net Safety Collaborative (TNSC), is a blog that documents developments in the digital technology and media young people love and use most. In addition to its writing and consulting work, the organization has advised social media companies on digital safety and literacy for nearly a decade. Visit Net Family News at https://www.netfamilynews.org/
.
Netsafe
Netsafe is New Zealand’s independent, non-profit online safety organisation. Netsafe provides online safety education, advice and support for New Zealand internet users. Taking a technology-positive approach to the challenges digital technology presents, Netsafe works to help people in New Zealand take advantage of the opportunities available through technology by providing practical tools, support and advice for managing online challenges. Visit Netsafe at https://www.netsafe.org.nz
.
PROJECT ROCKIT
PROJECT ROCKIT is Australia's youth-driven movement against bullying, hate and prejudice online. PROJECT ROCKIT is all about creating spaces where young people have access to respect, acceptance, creative expression and real social leadership. Since 2006, their workshops have helped young people celebrate technology, combat online hate and stand up to bullying instead of standing by. Through face-to-face workshops, an online curriculum and a digital program, 'PROJECT ROCKIT TV', hundreds of thousands of young people have been impacted and are mobilized to stand up and lead change. Visit PROJECT ROCKIT at https://www.projectrockit.com.au/
.
SaferNet Brazil
SaferNet Brazil is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 that focuses on building research and social projects to combat Human Rights violations online. Working together with civil society, industry, the government and law enforcement authorities, SaferNet aims to make the internet a responsible and ethical environment that allows children and adults to create, develop and build social relationships, knowledge and citizenship in a safe manner. Visit Safernet Brazil at http://www.safernet.org.br/
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