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Collecting Insights: #OurVoice Survey Data Collection Process Commences

Protect Children

Jul 5, 20231 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...

ReDirection International Expert Webinar 2023

Protect Children

Jun 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...

Every Second Counts: European-wide petition demands the EU to tackle child abuse on the internet

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...

Survivors of childhood sexual violence break the silence at the SHAME- European Stories exhibition

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...

European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson opens Helsinki photo exhibition

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

May 17, 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

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

Apr 3, 20232 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

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...

Survivors and Politicians Discuss the Prevention of Sexual Violence Against Children

Protect Children

Mar 17, 20232 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...

Project to Prevent Online Sexual Violence Against Children Gets Significant EU Funding

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...

Abuse Survivors From All Over Europe Launch EU Petition

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...

New #ReDirection report on Russian speaking CSAM users published

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...

New #MyFriendToo website empowers young people to help their friends disclose sexual violence

Protect Children

Jan 24, 20232 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...

Matilda Sandvik, Child Rights Specialist, appears on Finnish television news program, Efter Nio

Protect Children

Dec 20, 20222 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 8, 20222 min read

Protect Children granted 2022 Tech Coalition #SafeOnline Research Fund

NEWS Today, on 8 December 2022, the Tech Coalition and the Safe Online initiative of the Global Partnership to End Violence announce...

Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Online: Debating Europe

Protect Children

Dec 8, 20222 min read

Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Online: Debating Europe

NEWSPOST On 28.11.2022 Protect Children's Executive Director Nina Vaaranen Valkonen together with other experts in the field of child...

Take part in a children's drawing competition - while practicing digital safety skills!

Protect Children

Nov 30, 20222 min read

Take part in a children's drawing competition - while practicing digital safety skills!

NEWS Protect Children is organising a drawing competition, the theme being the colors of the traffic lights in different situations in...

Protect Children

Nov 30, 20221 min read

Protect Children's Christmas Calendar has been published!

NEWS The Christmas Calendar is an important part of preparing for the holidays! Behind the windows of Protect Children’s Christmas...

Protect Children

Nov 28, 20222 min read

Giving Tuesday - Let's Protect Children together!

NEWS As winter in Finland comes, so do the long and dark nights. However, there is one way to brighten your days up – unleash your...