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Experiences of 1,103 Greek-speaking Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
REPORT Our Voice Greek Survivors: Experiences of Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation New #OurVoice language report presenting insights from 1,103 Greek-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. This report is ava
Protect Children
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Insights from 608 Latvian-speaking Victims and Survivors of Childhood Sexual Violence
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
Protect Children
Nov 20, 20252 min read


#OurVoice Reports: Amplifying Global Voices of Victims and Survivors of Childhood Sexual Violence
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
Protect Children
Nov 19, 20253 min read


Our Voice Male Survivors: Experiences of 1,431 Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
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.
Protect Children
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Our Voice: Norwegian Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Experiences of 1,245 Norwegian-Speaking Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, and a Nordic Comparison of Online CSAE
Protect Children
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Our Voice: Insights From 850 Swedish Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
New #OurVoice report presenting insights from 850 Swedish-speaking victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation in response to the Global Our Voice Survivor Survey, shedding light on critical gaps in Sweden’s systems for preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation, and supporting those affected.
Protect Children
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Our Voice: Experiences of 643 Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation 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 19, 20252 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 9, 20252 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 27, 20252 min read


In the Words of a Survivor: ‘Survivor’
The poem highlights the long lasting impact of childhood sexual violence, while also resisting a romanticised portrayal of survival
Protect Children
Dec 18, 20241 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


Statutes of Limitations and Sexual Violence Against Children
REPORT Findings from the Global ‘Our Voice’ Survivor Survey with a Case Study on Finnish Survivors’ Experiences
Protect Children
Dec 19, 20231 min read


Protect Children Deeply Concerned Over European Parliament’s Compromise
STATEMENT/OPINION 31.10.2023 The European Parliament’s compromise agreement risks leaving children in even greater danger, in a time when...
Protect Children
Oct 31, 20234 min read


Online crimes of sexual violence against children in Finland
REPORT Online crimes of sexual violence against children in Finland - Experiences of Finnish survivors and results from perpetrator...
Protect Children
Jul 19, 20231 min read


Protect Children participated in the Justice Initiative European conference against child abuse
BLOGPOST Protect Children’s Executive Director, Senior Specialist Nina Vaaranen-Valkonen participated in the Justice Initiative...
Protect Children
Sep 9, 20221 min read


Helsingin Sanomat opinion piece: Hear Our Voice
OPINION PIECE This opinion piece was originally published in Finnish in the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper 13.8.2022 and has been translated...
Matilda Sandvik
Aug 18, 20222 min read


Finnish Parliamentary Election 2023 Goals
STATEMENT Protect Children Finnish 2023 Parliamentary Election Goals Protect Children has outlined five main goals for the upcoming...
Protect Children
Jul 11, 20221 min read


Abuse in Finland: Investigations - but failures to compensate and protect
BLOGPOST On World Children’s Day November 20th, 2016, Mr. Juha Rehula, minister of Family Affairs and Social Services at the time,...
Protect Children
Feb 1, 20223 min read


Restoring justice for victims of abuse in Europe - Protect Children joins the Justice Initiative
NEWS The recently published report revealing widespread abuse within the Catholic church in France with 330 000 estimated victims of...
Matilda Sandvik
Oct 4, 20212 min read
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