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‘My 17-year-old son was arrested for sharing child abuse images – he said it was a relief’
A mother describes how her autistic son became one of thousands of under-18s caught viewing or sharing indecent images of children.
Protect Children
Mar 18, 20241 min read


International Women's Day
NEWS This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024, we would like to raise awareness about online sexual violence against girls.
Protect Children
Mar 6, 20243 min read


My Visit to Protect Children: Working Together to Understand and Combat Child Sexual Abuse Offenders
Child sexual abuse is a prevalent issue in our digital age, but hope can be found in the growing effort to combat this threat through...
Protect Children
Mar 5, 20244 min read


2KNOW Language-focused Report: Multilingual Perspectives on Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenders
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Multilingual Perspectives on Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenders: Insights from English, Russian, Portuguese and...
Protect Children
Feb 29, 20242 min read


2KNOW Preliminary Findings Report: Knowledge to Prevent Online Sexual Violence Against Children
REPORT Knowledge to Prevent Online Sexual Violence Against Children: Insights from a Survey of Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenders A...
Protect Children
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Research Publication & Discussion Event at the European Parliament
On February 20th, 2024, Protect Children organised in collaboration with the European Parliament a high-level expert event. Our Executive...
Protect Children
Feb 21, 20241 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
Feb 15, 20244 min read


Tech Platforms Used by Online Child Sexual Abuse Offenders
REPORT Protect Children’s study, funded by the Tech Coalition Safe Online Research Fund, brings to light the distressing ease of accessing
Protect Children
Feb 6, 20242 min read


International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
On the 6th of February 2024, the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is celebrated. We would like to...
Protect Children
Feb 6, 20241 min read


Protect Children trains Maltese lawyers and judges on the prevention of sexual violence against children
Our Deputy Director, Legal Specialist Anna Ovaska shares her experience chairing and presenting at a two-day Academy of European Law...
Protect Children
Feb 2, 20242 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
Jan 26, 20245 min read


The Long-Lasting Impact of Online Child Sexual Abuse
BLOG POST Insights from parents of child victims and adult survivors of online child sexual abuse on the long-lasting impact...
Protect Children
Jan 24, 20244 min read


Protect Children joins call to extend the temporary ePrivacy derogation to keep children safe online
Protect Children joins tens of child rights organizations across Europe to urge policymakers to extend the interim ePrivacy derogation to...
Protect Children
Jan 23, 20241 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


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


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


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


Statement: Encrypted platforms are quickly becoming a safe haven for child sexual abuse
STATEMENT Encrypted platforms are quickly becoming a safe haven for individuals who perpetrate crimes of sexual violence against children.
Protect Children
Dec 4, 20231 min read


New insights into anonymous child sexual abuse material offenders
BLOG POST Preliminary findings from our latest research on individuals who search for child sexual abuse material reveals invaluable new...
Protect Children
Nov 27, 20232 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
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