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Anna Ovaska

Deputy Director, Legal Specialist

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Anna Ovaska, LL.M., is the Deputy Director and Legal Specialist at Protect Children.

 

Anna specialises in international criminal law and child rights. She is especially interested in transboundary crimes and cybercrimes. Anna completed her LL.M. thesis on trafficking and CSAM offences and proposed necessary reforms to strengthen child protection.

 

She holds deep knowledge and understanding of Finnish national and international legislative frameworks relating to the rights of the child. She is passionate about protecting the rights of vulnerable groups and strives for equality.

Publications

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7.4.23

Stern

Wer im Darknet nach Missbrauchsbildern suchte, landete bei einer Umfrage. Einblick in die erschütternden Antworten

28.3.23

EURACTIV

Child sexual abuse material: Half of viewers then contact children, study finds

17.2.23

Yle

Järjestö: Poliisin resurssit eivät riitä lapsiin kohdistuvien seksuaalirikosten tutkintaan, ja rikosprosessitkin venyvät vuosien mittaisiksi

29.8.22

Ilta-Sanomat

Pimeä verkko edistää pedofiilien toimintaa

1.3.22

The Guardian

Viewers of online abuse at high risk of contacting children directly, study finds

1.2.22

Turun Sanomat

Tutkimus: Seksuaaliväkivaltakuvien kuluttajista suomalaiset muita suurempi riski lapsille myös netin ulkopuolella

21.11.21

SafeToNet Foundation

CSAM Users in the Dark Web with Tegan Insoll and Anna Ovaska, Protect Children

27.9.21

Yle

"I don't know how to stop": Finnish initiative offers self-help for people viewing sexually exploitative images of children

27.9.21

The Guardian

Online child abuse survey finds third of viewers attempt contact with children

27.9.21

Yle

Valtaosa lasten hyväksikäyttöä netissä katselevista aloittaa hyvin nuorena, kertoo tuore tutkimus – "Näin sitä 11-vuotiaana, ja nyt on syyllinen olo"

Media appearances

General

Offender-focused research and prevention

Supporting victims, survivors and families

Children’s safety and emotion skills education

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