Everyone has the right to be protected from the non-consensual sharing of what they consider to be an intimate or sexual image of themselves.

We understand that the definition and understanding of Image-Based Sexual Abuse varies considerably from one culture to another, from one country to antoher, from one individual to another, and it also evolves over time. 

Because of this diversity, STISA adopts an agnostic and inclusive approach: "Everyone has the right to be protected from the non-consensual sharing of what they consider to be an intimate or sexual image of themselves." 

In other words, intimacy is a very personal perspective, and we believe we should respect that.  

IBSA is a widsepread, multifaced and high-impact phenomenon on people across the globe. Here are some of the most telling researches on IBSA to date (2024) : 

• 1 in 7 people are victims of sextortion (RMIT University & Google research)
• Women images are 28 more times likely to be shared than men (Revenge Porn Helpine 2023)
• LGBTQ+ individuals are 4 times more likely to be victims (RMIT University & Goole research
• 51% have had suicidal thoughts due to being a victim
• 99% of deepfake abuse harm women (Revenge Porn Helpline 2023)
• 93% of sextortion cases are reported by adult men (Revenge Porn Helpline 2023)