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 […]
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 […]
The Gaborone Declaration
on the Role of Child Helplines in the Protection of Children in Africa
The Gaborone Declaration was announced at the close of the Regional Consultation of Child Helplines in Africa, held in Gaborone, Botswana, on 28-30 November 2023. The Gaborone Declaration is the statement made on behalf of all members of Child Helpline International in the Africa Region, and is signed by Patrick Krens, our Executive Director; Florence […]
116 111: Same number, same service
The Harmonized Number for Child Helplines in Europe: Gaps and Opportunities
The harmonized 116 111 number for child helplines stands as an essential service for children seeking support, recognizing the significance of providing easily memorable numbers in times of distress. Its crucial role lies in simplifying access to assistance, notably reducing help-seeking barriers as 116 111 is connected to organizations that children recognize and trust with […]
Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA)
An escalating problem that is alarmingly underreported
One of the most critical child protection issues of our time Our latest report summarizes a survey of our members about the contacts they have received regarding Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSEA). This research was done in collaboration with our partner, Tech Matters, with the aim of better understanding the characteristics of victims […]
Assessing the threat of child sexual abuse online
Child sexual exploitation and abuse online is a growing global crisis, both in terms of scale and the evolving methods used by perpetrators. WeProtect Global Alliance recently published their latest version of the Global Threat Assessment, a biennial report on the global state of child sexual exploitation and abuse online and how to draw on […]
Voices of Children & Young People Around the World
Global Child Helpline Data from 2022
Child helplines have a unique insight into the gap between policy and reality, making them a key actor in advocating for children’s rights. They support millions of children every year. They respond to issues ranging from serious children’s rights violations, to children who just want someone to chat to on the way home from school. […]
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 […]
Child sexual abuse survivors urge tech companies to act now to protect children
A landmark letter, signed by 104 survivors and civil society organisations across 24 countries, compels tech bosses to take responsibility for the safety of their products, including end-to-end encrypted services
A global coalition of more than 100 sexual abuse survivors, families and child safety experts have demanded tech companies act now to make sure their platforms are safe for children. Published by the NSPCC, one of our members in the United Kingdom, the letter to tech bosses has been spearheaded by a survivor who was […]
Draft Resolution to Prevent and Combat Child Sexual Abuse
Letter of Support
Child Helpline International is a signatory to a letter addressed to Members of the European Parliament and Representatives of Member States in the Council of the European Union, in support of the proposal for a Regulation currently being considered by the EU to prevent and combat child sexual abuse. Major parts of the Regulation seek […]