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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


“Dare to see, dare to hear, but above all, dare to do something”- new study reveals critical gaps in Sweden’s systems for preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation
Stockholm/Helsinki - 2 June 2025. 850 Swedish-speaking victims and survivors of childhood sexual violence have shared their stories through a groundbreaking survey in an effort to raise awareness about the realities of the abuse they endured. The High-Level Nordic Child Protection Conference in Stockholm, organised by the Finnish child-rights organisation Protect Children, in collaboration with the Justice Initiative and supported by the Nordic Child Tech Policy Alliance, amp
Protect Children
Jun 24 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


#8M ~ International Women's Day 2025
BLOG POST International Women’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for gender equality and the urgent need to protect...
evadiazbethencourt
Mar 84 min read


22,285 Survivors Share Insights on the Lifelong Impact of Child Sexual Abuse
22,285 survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation in 108 countries have shared their stories and insights...
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


Protect Children at PIER24: Advancing Online Safety for Children
Our team recently attended the inspiring #PIER24 conference, which brought together leading experts and advocates dedicated to tackling...
Protect Children
May 30, 20242 min read


ReDirection International Expert Webinar 2024
Protect Children's team welcomes all professionals in the field to the 4th Annual ReDirection International Expert Webinar to discuss the...
Protect Children
Jan 10, 20241 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 7, 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
Sep 1, 20231 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


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


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


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


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


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
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