Reflections: Day 2 of the 1st Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children
The 1st Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, held in Bogotá on November 7-8, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against child violence. With over 1,400 participants from governments, civil society and the private sector, the Conference brought together a diverse array of stakeholders committed to safeguarding the rights and well-being […]
1st Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children
Bogotá, Colombia – 7-8 November 2024
The first-ever Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children officially opens today in Bogotá, Colombia. The event is hosted by the Governments of Colombia and Sweden, in partnership with UNICEF, the World Health Organization and the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General on Ending Violence Against Children. It represents a truly historic moment: one […]
Children, young people and mental health
10 October marks World Mental Health Day. Our European members have gathered together in Copenhagen, Denmark where Børns Vilkår are hosting this year’s Regional Consultation of Child Helplines in Europe. The opening session is focusing on an increasingly important issue for child helplines – in Europe, and around the globe: “Mental Health, Child Helplines and […]
CSO Forum to End Violence Against Children: Call to Action
As a member of the CSO Forum to End Violence Against Children, Child Helpline International joins its partners in issuing the following Call to Action, in advance of the first ever global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in November. Despite significant progress over the past decade, 1 billion children—half of all girls and […]
Recommendations for the implementation of the EU Anti-Trafficking Directive
Turning children's rights commitment to good practices
Together with our partners Child Helpline International is offering a series of recommendations for the implementation of the European Union’s Anti-Trafficking Directive. As civil society organizations with decades of experience at national, EU and international levels in promoting and defending children’s rights, we welcome the introduction of child, disability and gender rights in the Directive. […]
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 […]
Gibraltar: Childline Gibraltar
Childline Gibraltar offers a free child helpline service that children and young people can contact every day of the year. Childline Gibraltar started in 2006, building on the principles and experiences gained by the NSPCC and Childline in the UK. Childline Gibraltar continues to develop and expand their services throughout schools and the community. […]
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 […]
Abeba’s Story
Case Management at Child Helplines filling gaps in National Child Protection Systems
The internet hosts millions of images of child sexual exploitation and abuse, re-victimizing children each time they are viewed and shared. Reporting online sexual exploitation and abuse is the first step towards removing these images, stopping the abuse and starting the healing process for survivors. This video – “Abeba’s Story” – explains how child helplines […]
Montenegro: National Child Helpline
Free anonymous counselling telephone for children and young people in Montenegro. A confidential consultation is available every day, from 0 to 24 hours by phone 116 111. Services The National Child Helpline of Montenegro offers: Phone Operating Information The National Child Helpline of Montenegro provides service in: Montenegrin (Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian) Opening hours are: 24/7 […]