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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


Project to Prevent Online Sexual Violence Against Children Gets Significant EU Funding
PRESS RELEASE 13.03.2023 Finnish NGO, Protect Children, receives significant funding from the European Commission to protect children...
Protect Children
Mar 13, 20233 min read


Abuse Survivors From All Over Europe Launch EU Petition
PRESS RELEASE 22.02.2023, Paris ABUSE SURVIVORS FROM ALL OVER EUROPE LAUNCH EU PETITION Today, on the official European Day for Victims...
Protect Children
Feb 22, 20234 min read


New ReDirection report on Russian speaking CSAM users published
PRESS RELEASE 15.02.2023 "73% of Russian speaking CSAM users first saw the material when they were under 18". New research by Finnish...
Protect Children
Feb 15, 20233 min read


New #MyFriendToo website empowers young people to help their friends disclose sexual violence
PRESS RELEASE 24.01.2023 “Only 12% of crimes of sexual violence against children are reported to authorities”. Protect Children’s...
Protect Children
Jan 24, 20232 min read


Matilda Sandvik, Child Rights Specialist, appears on Finnish television news program, Efter Nio
NEWS On 5 December 2022, Matilda Sandvik, Child Rights Specialist at Protect Children, appeared in an interview on the Swedish language...
Protect Children
Dec 20, 20222 min read
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