Statement on the Impact of Conflict on Children and Young People in Gaza
We are horrified by the devastating impact of conflict on the lives and safety of children and young people across Gaza. Every war, anywhere in the world, is a war against children. In Gaza, which is now the world’s most dangerous place in which to be a child, the suffering is astounding. More than 15,000 […]
A Third Year of War: Supporting Ukrainian Children in a Continuing Crisis
24 February 2024 marked the 2nd anniversary of the War in Ukraine. Two years ago the lives of millions of children and young people changed forever. Today, almost 3 million children in Ukraine are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance: they are missing out on basic necessities including food, heating, shelter and healthcare. Almost 4 […]
Statement: Children in Israel and Palestine
Child Helpline International strongly condemns the severe, escalating violence in Israel and the State of Palestine and its serious impact on the most vulnerable in the region: children. We are especially concerned about the reports of hostage taking and kidnapping, and attacks deliberately targeting civilians, including children. We call on all parties involved to prioritize […]
Prevention, Detection, Victim Support
Our new Position Paper provides an insight into data around how and why children who are victims and survivors of sexual abuse currently access support from our
member child helplines.
We Stand in Solidarity with Ukraine
We are shocked and devastated by the invasion of Ukraine. Children and young people bear some of the hardest consequences of warfare. War puts them at increased risk of violence, sexual abuse and exploitation. Displacement puts them at risk of being separated from their families and exposure to considerable harm. The situation in which Ukrainian […]
Statement in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement
“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” – Angela Y. Davis The recent murder of George Floyd has put the issue of racism in the global spotlight. Racism and discrimination affect all nations, and people all over the world are mobilizing against the systemic racism and inequality that plague their countries. We at Child Helpline […]
Safer Internet Day 2020
This Safer Internet Day we share stories of what our members are doing to ensure children stay safe online! This year’s theme, dedicated to promoting the safe and positive use of digital technology among children and young people, is ‘Together for a Better Internet’. To celebrate and raise awareness of the amazing work carried out by […]