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 […]
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 […]
The Role of Child Helplines in Protecting Children in Europe Against Sexual Exploitation & Abuse
Prevention, Detection and Victim Support Position Paper and Child Helpline Data – April 2023 It needs to be easier for children and adults to report child sexual exploitation and abuse, and access to trauma-informed, child-friendly, high-quality support for victims must be improved. It also needs to be easier for law enforcement to detect, investigate and […]
Urgent call on Ministers, State Secretary and MPs to support European legislation against online child abuse
In the coming weeks, the Netherlands, like other European member states, will determine its position on the European Commission’s proposed regulation to prevent and combat (online) child sexual abuse. A letter with an urgent appeal has been sent from 12 organisations to several Dutch ministers and to members of the Parliamentary Committee for Justice and […]
Joint Statement for European Day for Victims of Crime
Call for updated EU Victims’ laws and the publication of a new Victims Right Directive We are proud to be a signatory to this Joint Statement, issued by Victim Support Europe, standing in solidarity with all victims of crime across Europe: no matter who the victim, no matter where the crime took place, no matter […]
The Stockholm Declaration of the 10th International Consultation of Child Helplines
The Stockholm Declaration of the 10th International Consultation of Child Helplines was announced at the close of the IC 2022 in Stockholm, Sweden, 2022 on 29 September 2022. The Stockholm Declaration is the statement made on behalf of all members of Child Helpline International, and is signed by the Regional Representatives of the five regions […]
Preventing and Combatting Child Sexual Abuse: Feedback on Regulation of EU Parliament & Council
Child Helpline International and our network of child helpline members in the EU welcome the objectives of the Regulation to provide a robust approach to preventing and combating child sexual abuse. Child Helpline International supports the increased obligation on interpersonal communication services to act in the fight against child sexual abuse. We welcome the strong […]