Only with the help of the wonderful community of The Vulva Gallery (you!) I have a chance of getting The Vulva Gallery back on Instagram. Please send a report in which you let Instagram know that they have unfairly suspended The Vulva Gallery.
This is where you can find the “Report through settings” in your Instagram app:
Tap Profile or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
Tap Menu in the top right.
Below More info and support, tap Help.
Tap Report a problem.
From here, you can tap Report problem without shaking.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Below you’ll find two examples of messages that you can send to Instagram. You can copy-paste one of them, or write a message in your own words (and share in which ways The Vulva Gallery has made an impact on you or how you view its educational value).
Instagram report – Example 1 (short version)
Subject: Request for Review and Reinstatement of @the.vulva.gallery
Dear Meta Team,
I’m writing to respectfully request a review and reinstatement of the educational Instagram account @the.vulva.gallery.
The Vulva Gallery provides trusted, educational content about human anatomy and body literacy. It is used by educators, health professionals, and organizations worldwide to support inclusive, fact-based learning. The content adheres to Meta’s Community Guidelines, including the allowance for “photographs of paintings, sculptures, and other art that depicts nude figures.” and has therefore been unjustly suspended.
The sudden removal of this account not only silences an important voice but also contradicts Meta’s stated commitment to fostering respectful, informative, and inclusive online spaces. We kindly urge you to review this suspension and reinstate @the.vulva.gallery so it may continue its meaningful work.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Instagram report – Example 2 (extended version)
Subject: Request for Review and Reinstatement of @the.vulva.gallery
Dear Meta Team,
I am writing to respectfully request a review and reinstatement of the educational Instagram account @the.vulva.gallery.
This account serves as a vital educational resource for a dedicated community, promoting body literacy, inclusion, and open dialogue. It has consistently operated within Meta’s Community Guidelines, and to our knowledge, was in full compliance at the time of its suspension.
According to Meta’s guidelines: “We allow photographs of paintings, sculptures, and other art that depicts nude figures.” The content shared by @the.vulva.gallery consists of watercolour paintings and therefore aligns with this policy, and is presented thoughtfully for the purpose of education and awareness—not to provoke or offend.
The educational value of this project is widely recognized: its content is used in classrooms, workshops, and by health and advocacy organizations across the globe to foster body confidence and accurate understanding of human anatomy. Depicting the diversity of human bodies—especially anatomy that is so often misrepresented or stigmatized—plays a critical role in promoting informed, respectful conversation and education.
The sudden removal of this account not only silences an important voice but also contradicts Meta’s stated commitment to fostering respectful, informative, and inclusive online spaces.
We kindly urge you to review this decision and reinstate @the.vulva.gallery so it may continue its meaningful work.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,