A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Ukrainian Children
Suzir'ya Project Sub-Regional Workshop
In Copenhagen earlier last month – in the days leading up to our Regional Consultation of Child Helplines in Europe – our Danish child helpline member Børns Vilkår also hosted a sub-regional workshop as part of a project led by our partners at Kids in Need of Defense (KIND). We invited our former colleague and […]
The Role of Child Helplines in Promoting Children & Young People’s Mental Health Across Europe
29 October 2024 marks 17 years since 116 111 became the harmonized child helpline number across the European Union, expanding over time to 30 European countries. Initiated in 2007 following dedicated advocacy by Child Helpline International and its partners, 116 111 was designed to be a free, accessible child helpline number, providing young people with […]
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 […]
Addressing the Needs of Ukrainian Child Refugees
Insights from the Community and Country Reports
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, more than 14 million Ukrainian refugees have crossed borders seeking safety, with Europe hosting around 6 million of them – primarily women and children. This has resulted in a high rate of family separation – about 70% – and has left children and young people particularly vulnerable […]
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 […]