A Landmark Gathering: Reflections on the 11th International Consultation of Child Helplines (IC 2025)
The 11th International Consultation of Child Helplines (IC 2025) has finally come to a close – and what a wonderful, inspirational and truly motivational experience it has been! I was delighted to see so many members and partners join us in person in Livingstone, Zambia; and I know that many more who, for various reasons, […]
Statement in Support of The Trevor Project
Child Helpline International stands in solidarity with its member, The Trevor Project, which focuses specifically on helping LGBTQ youth, in the face of the troubling official confirmation from the US administration that it will cut off funding to the organization. The loss of federal funding for these vital services threatens the lives and wellbeing of […]
Child Helpline International at the Olympism365 Summit – Advancing Safe Sport for Children
Child Helpline International (CHI) was proud to participate in the inaugural Olympism365 Summit, a milestone event organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland on 3-5 June 2025. Reflecting the Summit’s central theme, Sport for a Better World, the event brought together more than 300 global stakeholders to examine how the power and […]
Children at the Centre!
Child helplines are coming together in Zambia to discuss child protection and children's rights
Together with our child helpline member Lifeline/Childline Zambia, we’re counting down to the opening of the 11th International Consultation of Child Helplines (IC 2025) in Livingstone, Zambia. The event, which runs from 24 to 26 June, is proudly endorsed by the Government of the Republic of Zambia, and will be opened by the President of […]
Data: Shining a Light on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
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As of February 2025, we’re proud to have become a partner of Childlight, the global child safety institute dedicated to using data to expose and investigate the scale and nature of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSEA) worldwide. We’re pleased that data collected from our child helpline members is featured in the latest edition of the […]
In Memoriam: Baroness Valerie Howarth of Breckland, OBE
5 September 1940 – 23 March 2025
Baroness Valerie Georgina Howarth of Breckland, OBE, a tireless advocate for children’s welfare and Patron of Child Helpline International, passed away on 23 March 2025 at the age of 84. Her unwavering dedication to safeguarding vulnerable children leaves an indelible mark on the field of child protection. Born on 5 September 1940, Valerie Howarth attended […]
A Heartfelt Reflection: Six Years at Child Helpline International
As Patrick Krens prepares to depart as our Executive Director at the end of the month, he shares some memories of his time with us
As I reflect on six years as Executive Director of Child Helpline International, I am filled with gratitude, pride and inspiration. It has truly been a remarkable journey for me, one that has shaped me in ways I could never have imagined, and allowed me to work alongside some of the most dedicated, passionate and […]
Introducing Our New Board Chair
A warm welcome to Dr Philip Jaffé
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Philip D Jaffé has been appointed as the new Chairperson of our Supervisory Board, taking up his position as of 1 March 2025. Philip, who serves on the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC), brings to Child Helpline International his extensive expertise, international experience and […]
Three Years of War: Listening to Ukraine’s Children
Three years ago today, Russian forces escalated the conflict in Ukraine into a full-scale war. Since then, millions have endured unimaginable hardship. Our hearts are with all those suffering — both in Ukraine and in every corner of the world where conflict continues to destroy lives. Since the beginning of the war, millions of Ukrainian […]
The Role of Child Helplines in Online Safety
A Blog for Safer Internet Day 2025
The need to protect children in digital spaces has never been more urgent. The internet offers incredible opportunities for learning, connection and self-expression … but it also exposes children to risks such as cyberbullying, online exploitation and harmful content. Safer Internet Day is a timely occasion to take a closer look at the hugely important […]