Letter to the European Commission on Children’s Online Protection
Calling for children’s voices to shape EU digital policy
In December, Child Helpline International, together with our national members Børns Vilkår (Denmark) and BRIS (Sweden), sent a letter to President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission calling for children’s voices to be placed at the centre of EU policymaking on online safety. Drawing on direct insights from millions of contacts to child […]
Reflections from Rome: Safeguarding Children’s Dignity in the Age of AI
The power and promise of artificial intelligence is one of the defining features of our digital age — but so too are the ethical questions and risks it brings for children and young people. In mid-November, I had the privilege of joining a remarkable gathering of experts, advocates, faith leaders, policymakers and technologists – including […]
Promising Next Steps for EU Tech Policy to Protect Children’s Digital Rights
Last week marked a significant milestone in the EU’s approach to ensuring children’s digital safety, as both the Council and the European Parliament made important decisions that will influence how young people experience online spaces in the years ahead. After years of stalled negotiations, the Council of the European Union reached a joint position on the proposed Child Sexual […]
Launching Our First Training of Trainers on Technology-Facilitated Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Namibia
Last week marked an important milestone with the launch of our first Training of Trainers on Technology-Facilitated Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (TFCSEA) in Windhoek, Namibia. It represents more than a year of collaborative development between CHI and seven African child helplines, made possible through the Voice Up Africa project with the generous support of Safe […]
Gender, Safety and Help-Seeking Behaviours in Online Gaming Environments
In June 2024, our partners ECPAT International hosted a workshop that brought together child rights representatives, researchers and online gaming companies to discuss gender, safety and help-seeking behaviours in online environments. Participants explored challenges, identified gaps and proposed key actions aimed at ensuring gender-sensitive children’s safety in online gaming. Attending the workshop in Brussels on […]