REPORTS Protect Children , with support from the Justice Initiative , is conducting the Global Our Voice Survivor Survey to amplify the voices and wisdom of victims and survivors of childhood sexual violence. As part of this initiative, a series of language and thematic reports are being published to present victims' and survivors' experiences across multiple languages. These reports offer valuable insights into the realities of sexual violence against children, the challe

PAPER Our Voice Latvian Survivors: Experiences of Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation This #OurVoice paper presents insights from 608 Latvian-speaking victims and survivors of childhood sexual violence in response to the Global Our Voice Survivor Survey , highlighting the urgent need for stronger prevention, support and healing systems that effectively respond to the needs of victims and survivors and prevent future harm. The paper is available in En

This report examines the growing and evolving threat of image-based child sexual violence, amplifies the voices and experiences of victims and survivors, and highlights the urgent need for prevention and protection measures in Central Asia and beyond. 

Child sexual abuse affects an estimated 1 in 7 boys, yet their experiences are often overlooked. This report amplifies the voices of 1,431 male survivors from the Global Our Voice Survivor Survey, revealing distinct patterns of abuse, disclosure, and long-term impact, and calling for action to ensure boys and men receive the prevention, support, and care they need.

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

Experiences of 1,245 Norwegian-Speaking Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, and a Nordic Comparison of Online CSAE

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.

Last week, the Protect Children team joined the IPPPRI25 conference!

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.

REPORT Our Voice Survivors in the UK: Experiences of Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation New #OurVoice report...

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

REPORT Our Voice Serbian Survivors: Experiences of Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation New #OurVoice language...

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.

REPORT Our Voice Italian Survivors: Experiences of Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation New #OurVoice language...

This week marked a significant milestone in our work to protect children from online sexual violence. Over two impactful days in Brussels, w

REPORT Global Our Voice Survivor Survey: Experiences of Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Across 29 Languages New...

NEWS Our Specialist, Eva Díaz Bethencourt , shares her experience participating in the Third International and Interdisciplinary Congress...

RESEARCH ARTICLE Groundbreaking study delving into why some CSAM offenders seek help while others do not.

REPORT The groundbreaking report reveals the intricate web of factors that drive OCSAE offending. The report offers critical insights...

STATEMENT This Statement aims to inform the Special Rapporteur’s forthcoming report to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in Octobe