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“Listen, don’t judge, and believe. It affects you for the rest of your life.” - Nordic survivors share the devastating impact of online child sexual abuse
Bergen/Helsinki - 29 August 2025. Survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation across the Nordic countries are speaking out about the widespread nature and lifelong consequences of online crimes. 1,416 survivors from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden shared their stories in a groundbreaking survey by Finnish child-rights organisation, Protect Children. New findings reveal that over 90% of survivors of online abuse experience profound long-term negative consequences. De
Protect Children
2 days ago3 min read


Experiences of 1,245 Norwegian-Speaking Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, with a Comparative Analysis of Online CSAE in the Nordic Region
Experiences of 1,245 Norwegian-Speaking Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, and a Nordic Comparison of Online CSAE
Protect Children
2 days ago2 min read


#OurVoice Language Reports: Amplifying Global Voices of Victims and Survivors of Childhood Sexual Violence
🇮🇹 🇬🇧 🇷🇸 🇸🇪 Protect Children , with support from the Justice Initiative , is conducting the Global Our Voice Survivor Survey to...
Protect Children
Jul 222 min read


Our Voice Swedish Survivors Report Published at High-level Conference in Stockholm
Yesterday, in collaboration with the Justice Initiative and Nordic Child Tech Policy Alliance (NOCTA), Protect Children held a High-level Conference in Stockholm to advocate for stronger measures to prevent and end childhood sexual violence across the Nordic countries.
Protect Children
Jun 32 min read


Protect Children at IPPPRI25: Preventing Online Violence Against Children
Last week, the Protect Children team joined the IPPPRI25 conference!
Protect Children
May 272 min read


Protect Children Receives Prestigious 'Academic Contribution Award'
Protect Children has been awarded for its holistic, research-based approach to tackling online child sexual abuse and exploitation (OCSAE). We received the presitigious 'Academic Contribution Award' at the 2025 Excellence in Online Protection gala event.
Protect Children
May 212 min read


Insights from 643 Victims and Survivors who Reported Experiences of Childhood Sexual Violence in the UK
REPORT Our Voice Survivors in the UK: Experiences of Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation New #OurVoice report...
Protect Children
May 192 min read


"I feel a bit sad for the child I was, but I am very glad to be able to give evidence of my experience to help inform others and build knowledge internationally about sexual abuse of children.”*
London/Helsinki - 19 May 2025. 643 victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation in the UK have shared their stories in a global effort to raise awareness about the realities of sexual violence against children, the challenges of disclosure and recovery, and its enduring impact on their lives. Their voices are amplified through a powerful report published by the Finnish child-rights organisation Protect Children in collaboration with the International Policing
Protect Children
May 195 min read


Experiences of Serbian-speaking Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
REPORT Our Voice Serbian Survivors: Experiences of Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation New #OurVoice language...
Protect Children
May 92 min read


Join us at the Justice Initiative Nordic Hub Conference in Stockholm
We are thrilled to invite all professionals in the field to The Justice Initiative Nordic Hub Conference in Stockholm, a high-level event dedicated to advancing child protection efforts to prevent and end child sexual abuse and exploitation across the Nordic countries.
Protect Children
May 71 min read


Experiences of Italian-speaking Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
REPORT Our Voice Italian Survivors: Experiences of Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation New #OurVoice language...
Protect Children
Feb 272 min read


Wrapping up Project 2KNOW: From Knowledge to Action
This week marked a significant milestone in our work to protect children from online sexual violence. Over two impactful days in Brussels, w
Protect Children
Feb 63 min read


Experiences of Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Across 29 Languages
REPORT Global Our Voice Survivor Survey: Experiences of Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Across 29 Languages New...
Protect Children
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Amplifying Survivor Voices at International Congress in Sarajevo
NEWS Our Specialist, Eva Díaz Bethencourt , shares her experience participating in the Third International and Interdisciplinary Congress...
evadiazbethencourt
Oct 9, 20243 min read


Factors Associated with Help-Seeking Among Online Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenders: Results of an Anonymous Survey on the Dark Web
RESEARCH ARTICLE Groundbreaking study delving into why some CSAM offenders seek help while others do not.
Protect Children
Sep 19, 20242 min read


2KNOW Report: What Drives Online Child Sexual Abuse Offending? Understanding Motivations, Facilitators, Situational Factors, and Barriers
REPORT The groundbreaking report reveals the intricate web of factors that drive OCSAE offending. The report offers critical insights...
Protect Children
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Contribution to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children call for input
STATEMENT This Statement aims to inform the Special Rapporteur’s forthcoming report to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in Octobe
Protect Children
Jun 14, 20241 min read


International Women's Day
NEWS This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024, we would like to raise awareness about online sexual violence against girls.
Protect Children
Mar 6, 20243 min read


2KNOW Language-focused Report: Multilingual Perspectives on Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenders
REPORT
Multilingual Perspectives on Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenders: Insights from English, Russian, Portuguese and...
Protect Children
Feb 29, 20242 min read


2KNOW Preliminary Findings Report: Knowledge to Prevent Online Sexual Violence Against Children
REPORT Knowledge to Prevent Online Sexual Violence Against Children: Insights from a Survey of Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenders A...
Protect Children
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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