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Feb 19

Use of child sexual abuse material is often associated with other forms of violence – researchers gathered unique data from users of child sexual abuse material on the dark web

PRESS RELEASE This press release was written by the University of Eastern Finland. Individuals charged with sexual offenses against...

Nov 14, 2024

"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...

Sep 21, 2024

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

Sep 1, 2024

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...

May 28, 2024

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...

Apr 5, 2024

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...

Mar 20, 2024

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...

Feb 15, 2024

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...

Jan 26, 2024

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...

Dec 6, 2023

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...

Sep 6, 2023

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...

Aug 23, 2023

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...

Aug 15, 2023

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...

Jun 1, 2023

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...

May 26, 2023

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...

May 26, 2023

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...

Apr 26, 2023

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...

Mar 27, 2023

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...

Mar 13, 2023

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...

Feb 22, 2023

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...