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Protect Children
Nov 14, 20243 min read
"Children do not lie, they do not invent, they are afraid and ashamed." 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
Sep 21, 20243 min read
Protect Children has analysed over 2 million child sexual abuse images and videos to request their removal and support the healing journey of survivors
PRESS RELEASE Specialists from Protect Children, have analysed over 2 million images and videos depicting child sexual abuse
Protect Children
Sep 1, 20243 min read
New Research Uncovers Complex Motivations and Facilitators Behind Online Child Sexual Abuse Offending
PRESS RELEASE 02.09.2024 A groundbreaking report has been released today by Protect Children, revealing the web of factors that drive...
Protect Children
May 28, 20241 min read
Executive Director Receives Internationally Significant Award: "Important recognition for our strong work preventing sexual violence against children"
Nina Vaaranen-Valkonen, the Executive Director of Protect Children, has been awarded for her significant contribution to the prevention...
Protect Children
Apr 5, 20242 min read
New Research Reveals Disturbing Trends in Child Sexual Abuse Material Availability and Offender Behaviour on the Tor Network
A groundbreaking peer-reviewed article by an international research team published in the high-level journal, Nature Scientific Reports...
Protect Children
Mar 20, 20242 min read
United actions against child sexual abuse and exploitation – the launch of Sparks in the Dark
'Sparks in the Dark' aims to create links between significant initiatives in the domain, serving as a communal platform to highlight...
Protect Children
Feb 15, 20244 min read
New research reveals how offenders use technology platforms for online child sexual abuse
n a groundbreaking study released by the Helsinki-based child rights NGO, Protect Children, alarming new insights are unveiled about the...
Protect Children
Jan 26, 20245 min read
Child abuse: Council of Europe wants to compensate victims
The Council of Europe, to which 46 states with over 600 million citizens belong, today voted in favor of dealing with past cases of abuse...
Protect Children
Dec 6, 20234 min read
Over 540,000 EU Citizens Sign Petition in favor of the 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
Sep 6, 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
Aug 23, 20234 min read
New #ReDirection report on Spanish-speaking CSAM users 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 15, 20232 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
Jun 1, 20232 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
May 26, 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, 20233 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
Apr 26, 20233 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
Mar 27, 20233 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 13, 20233 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
Feb 22, 20234 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 15, 20233 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...
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