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Wrapping up 2023 with our most meaningful events of the year!
The year 2023 is coming to an end and we would like you to join us in this summary of what has been a great year for Protect Children!
Protect Children
Dec 29, 20231 min read


Over 540,000 EU Citizens Sign Petition in Favor of Proposed Legislation to Protect Children
PRESS RELEASE 06.12.2023 Child Protection Advocates Submit Petition to EU Institutions at Event in the European Parliament Hosted by MEPs...
Protect Children
Dec 6, 20234 min read


Simon Bailey Appointed as Expert Advisor for Protect Children
NEWS Protect Children strengthens it holistic research-based work to end sexual violence against children. Protect Children’s Board is...
Protect Children
Nov 21, 20231 min read


GivingTuesday - Let's Protect Children together!
NEWS Help us to do good - join the #GivingTuesday movement on 28.11.2023! #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the...
Protect Children
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Cybersecurity Month – Let's strengthen children’s digital safety skills together
NEWS October is European Cybersecurity Month. The annual campaign is dedicated to raising awareness about cyber security and online...
Protect Children
Sep 29, 20232 min read


Protect Children’s Ambassador Scharliina Releases Empowering Single and Music Video "Pieces of Me"
PRESS RELEASE 06.09.2023 Scharliina Eräpuro is an ambassador for NGO Protect Children and a strong advocate for children's rights. Her...
Protect Children
Sep 6, 20232 min read


Empowering Single "Pieces of Me" Illuminates Survivor Stories of Child Sexual Abuse
NEWS Singer-songwriter and actress Scharliina Eräpuro joins forces with non-profit Protect Children in empowering single 'Pieces of Me'"...
Protect Children
Aug 31, 20231 min read


New ReDirection Report on Spanish-Speaking CSAM Offenders Published
PRESS RELEASE 23.08.2023 Child sexual abuse material: 70% of Spanish-speaking viewers exposed to material under the age of 18, study...
Protect Children
Aug 23, 20234 min read


Protect Children’s Ambassador Scharliina Eräpuro Breaks the Silence on Childhood Sexual Violence
PRESS RELEASE 15.08.2023 Scharliina Eräpuro, Protect Children’s ambassador and Miss Finland finalist, breaks the silence on sexual...
Protect Children
Aug 15, 20232 min read


Let’s welcome Protect Children’s first Ambassador – Scharliina Eräpuro
NEWS Since 2019, we, in Protect Children, have been doing our utmost to end all forms of sexual violence against children. To achieve...
Protect Children
Jul 9, 20232 min read


Collecting Insights: #OurVoice Survey Data Collection Process Commences
NEWS We have begun the data collection of the #OurVoice Survey for survivors of sexual violence in childhood. The survey is directed at...
Protect Children
Jul 5, 20231 min read


ReDirection International Expert Webinar 2023
EVENT Protect Children is excited to announce the third ReDirection International Expert Webinar. The event will take place online on 4...
Protect Children
Jun 5, 20231 min read


Every Second Counts: European-wide petition demands the EU to tackle child abuse on the internet
PRESS RELEASE 01.06.2023 On International Children’s Day and International Day of the Parent survivors of child sexual abuse, child...
Protect Children
Jun 1, 20232 min read


Survivors of childhood sexual violence break the silence at the SHAME- European Stories exhibition
PRESS RELEASE 26.05.2023 The SHAME - European Stories exhibition breaks the silence and shines a light at the extent of the phenomenon of...
Protect Children
May 26, 20232 min read


European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson opens Helsinki photo exhibition
PRESS RELEASE 26.05.2023 Suojellaan Lapsia, Protect Children ry. launches ‘SHAME - European Stories’ exhibition shining light on the...
Protect Children
May 26, 20233 min read


Protect Children launches "SHAME - European Stories" Exhibition in Helsinki 27 May
NEWS The SHAME - European Stories exhibition breaks the silence on sexual violence against children while amplifying the voices of...
Protect Children
May 17, 20231 min read


DNA and Protect Children’s Phone Parking Lot promotes smart and safe internet use
PRESS RELEASE 26.04.2023 Rapid digitalisation has raised new questions for parents and guardians concerning the safety and time use of...
Protect Children
Apr 26, 20233 min read


Protect Children will produce research-based recommendations for tech companies
NEWS Protect Children continues the ReDirection project with support of Tech Coalition #SafeOnline Research Fund – innovative...
Protect Children
Apr 3, 20232 min read


Child rights organizations urge Germany to support EU legislative action to protect children online
PRESS RELEASE 27.03.2023 Protect Children’s research findings on German speaking CSAM users demonstrate the urgent need for stronger EU...
Protect Children
Mar 27, 20233 min read


Survivors and Politicians Discuss the Prevention of Sexual Violence Against Children
NEWS Protect Children organises a roundtable discussion for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and politicians - How do we protect...
Protect Children
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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