Suzir’ya: Looking Back on an Incredible Journey

As we approach the conclusion of the reporting period for the Suzir’ya: Ukraine Child Trafficking & Core Crime Prevent and Accountability Project, supported by Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), I want to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared. This project has showcased the resilience, dedication and collaboration of countless individuals, including child helpline […]
Looking Back: Protecting Children from Exploitation During the War in Ukraine
Multidisciplinary Workshops Supported by KIND

Back in October, I had the privilege of bringing together and taking part in two multidisciplinary workshops for select members of our network who are providing child helpline services to children and young people affected by the war in Ukraine. Funded by Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), the workshops were led by expert speakers […]
Responding to the War in Ukraine

A year ago, in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has forced millions of people to flee their homes, we initiated the “Hearing the voices of Ukrainian children and young people: child helplines responding to the Ukraine crisis” project. This project, funded by UNICEF’s Europe and Central Asia Regional Office, aimed to amplify […]
Responding to the Crisis Caused by the War in Ukraine

In this report, we delve into the impact that capacity-building activities have had on the participants in our Ukraine Crisis Response workshops. These workshops covered topics critical in times of war, such as conflict-related gender-based violence, human trafficking, trauma-informed care, and the role of counsellors in emergencies. Download PDF This report has been updated on […]
Voices of Children & Young People Affected by the War in Ukraine

To influence policymaking through reliable evidence, we collected monthly data on the nature and volume of contacts received by child helplines in the region. This data allowed us to gain insights into the challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees and their families, as well as local children. In this report, we delve into the demographic characteristics […]
Child Helplines in Emergencies: Roles & Best Practices

This report examines the indispensable role of child helplines in emergencies and crises, with a specific focus on Russia’s War in Ukraine. It outlines the diverse range of services provided by helplines during such times, from ensuring that children’s basic needs are met and offering essential mental health support, to more indirect services such as […]
Human Trafficking in the Context of Ukraine

While there is a basic-level of understanding of the correlation between conflict and human trafficking, the specific context in which this may play out in Ukraine has been relatively understudied. As a Lecturer in Modern Slavery at the Wilberforce Institute of the University of Hull who specializes in the connection between conflict and human trafficking, […]
Launching our first Serious Game: A Milestone in Child Helpline Counsellor Training in Emergencies

This afternoon, we’re thrilled to share with you our newest e-learning. After months of work and collaboration with our amazing partners at Haunted Planet Studios, with support from UNICEF ECARO and Terre des Hommes NL, we are launching a ground-breaking serious game designed to train child helpline counsellors in detecting and responding to children at […]
Protecting Children: EU Support for Reform of the Ukrainian Child Protection System

Child Helpline International attends High-Level Meeting on Protecting Children: EU Support for Reform of the Ukrainian Child Protection System.
Kek Vonal: A Safe Haven for Children in Hungary

My journey to Budapest had never been so complete and inspiring since I got the opportunity to visit Kek Vonal, the child helpline in Hungary. My visit to Kek Vonal, also known as the Blue Line Children’s Crisis Foundation, was life changing. As soon as I walked into their call centre, I felt the warmth […]