TikTok launches search guide for sexual abuse awareness in Nepal

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Aug 8: TikTok announced the rollout of a new search guide in Nepal aimed at providing timely help and critical support to users who may be at risk of, or impacted by, sexual abuse in Nepal.

The new feature is part of TikTok’s wider safety initiative to ensure that the platform remains a space where users feel safe, supported, and informed.

Users in Nepal who search for terms with keywords related to sexual abuse, such as sexual assault, abuse hotline, MeToo, among others, will now be shown a dedicated banner connecting them to local helplines and TikTok’s Sexual Abuse Support page within the platform’s Safety Centre. This page provides educational content, external reporting pathways, and direct links to professional support services.

“At TikTok, user safety is our highest priority,” said Waskito Jati, Outreach and Partnership Manager, Trust and Safety, at TikTok. “We know that many users turn to online platforms during difficult times. By proactively surfacing support options and credible resources, we hope to guide people towards professional help and reinforce our zero-tolerance policy towards sexual abuse in any form.”

The Sexual Abuse Support page within the Safety Centre educates users on the different forms of sexual abuse—such as child sexual abuse material (CSAM), grooming, sexual harassment, and non-consensual sexual acts—and offers guidance on how to report such content. It also strongly discourages interacting with harmful material and emphasises TikTok’s confidentiality in handling user reports.

In addition to TikTok’s in-app reporting features, users are informed about available external reporting options. The support page also makes it easier for survivors and their supporters to locate professional help. It includes access to a searchable database of local organisations and international support providers who specialise in survivor care, trauma response, and legal assistance. For those seeking community and empowerment, TikTok also highlights relevant hashtags and content created around healing and recovery.

This initiative builds on TikTok’s ongoing efforts to improve digital safety and well-being through community guidelines enforcement, educational partnerships, and platform-level interventions. TikTok continues to collaborate with experts, survivor advocacy groups, and mental health organisations to ensure users are protected and empowered.