Supporting Children & Young People’s Mental Health in Europe

Mental health concerns are a major reason why children and young people contact child helplines in Europe. This report presents mental health-related contacts to 30 child helplines across Europe from 2019 to 2022. Child helplines are heavily involved in the prevention, promotion and protection of children’s mental health, through direct counselling, referrals, online campaigns, workshops […]

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. […]

20 Years, 20 Voices: KJT, Luxembourg

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Child Helpline International, we invited some of our members – from all around the world, and whether they are founding members or members who have only recently joined us – to share their stories in this special series showcasing child helplines across the globe. KJT (KANNER-JUGENDTELEFON) – LUXEMBOURG Since […]

20 Years, 20 Voices: ANAR, Spain

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Child Helpline International, we invited some of our members – from all around the world, and whether they are founding members or members who have only recently joined us – to share their stories in this special series showcasing child helplines across the globe. ANAR, SPAIN ANAR Foundation is […]

20 Years, 20 Voices: Child and Youth Helpline, Finland

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Child Helpline International, we invited some of our members – from all around the world, and whether they are founding members or members who have only recently joined us – to share their stories in this special series showcasing child helplines across the globe. CHILD AND YOUTH HELPLINE, FINLAND […]

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. […]

20 Years, 20 Voices: AWEL, Belgium

Child Helpline International has now existed for 20 years! To celebrate this momentous achievement, we invited some of our members – from all around the world, and from founding members to members who have only recently joined us – to share their stories in this special series. AWEL, BELGIUM “Awel’’ – the start to many […]