It's International Child Helpline Day – a day to recognize and celebrate the great work done by staff and volunteers in child helplines all around the world. On this special day, it's time to ensure that no child will ever be left unheard! #ICHDay 2025 #ChildHelplines #EveryChildHasAVoice

Every Child Has a Voice. But what happens if there’s no national child helpline to listen to that voice? Our goal is a child helpline in every country of the world by 2030! It’s time to make sure that no child’s voice is left unheard. #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines #UnheardVoices

The need to protect children in digital spaces has never been more urgent. Child helplines provide a trusted, accessible space for children who are facing online harm, offering them crucial guidance, crisis intervention and referrals to specialized services. #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

Violence against children is a pervasive issue. Governments, policymakers and decision-takers must step up efforts to end violence in childhood if we are to achieve the vision of a world where every child is able to live free from violence. #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

Ensuring that children have access to mental health support is more important and urgent than ever. We're calling for action by to strengthen and expand the capacity of child helplines as a frontline response to meet the demand for their services. #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

We’re proud to be a partner of @childlightgcsi.bsky.social, the global child safety institute dedicated to using data to expose and investigate the scale and nature of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSEA) worldwide. Read more about our exciting collaboration here: https://loom.ly/fa3iztQ

Our thoughts go to the people of North Macedonia, following the fire that broke out in a nightclub in Kočani on Sunday, in which 59 mostly young Macedonians lost their lives.

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Philip D Jaffé has been appointed as the new Chairperson of our Supervisory Board, taking up his position as of 1 March 2025. Read more here: https://loom.ly/dhT7za4 #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

Three years ago today, Russian forces escalated the conflict in Ukraine into a full-scale war. Our latest data report amplifies the voices of children and young people affected by the war. Read more here: https://loom.ly/TalA7vI #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines #WarInUkraine

The need to protect children in digital spaces has never been more urgent. The internet offers incredible opportunities for learning, connection and self-expression ... but it also exposes children to risks such as cyberbullying, online exploitation and harmful content.

A new report from the Digital Futures for Children Centre highlights the complexities of classifying and addressing technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). Read more here: https://loom.ly/1b0k6cc #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines #DigitalFuturesForChildren #5Rights

Wishing you prosperity and good fortune for the Year of the Snake

We're hiring! We're looking for a Project & Communications Coordinator for our CHIQUAL and Voice Up Africa projects! Interested? Let us know! Find out more and how to apply for this exciting position here: https://loom.ly/pQA4nsg #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines #Vacancies

We welcome the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, a crucial and long-awaited step towards ending unimaginable suffering endured by children and young people and their families and caregivers. Full Statement here: https://loom.ly/ATceQhg #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

Suzir’ya strives to provide essential protection, support and access to justice for children displaced from Ukraine. Suzir’ya means “constellation” in Ukrainian, embodying the project’s aim of fostering transnational cooperation across sectors and agencies and embracing innovative solutions.

Funded by KIND, and led by expert speakers from Terres des Hommes Nederland, our online workshops last October aimed to equip child helpline staff with essential skills and knowledge to better identify children at risk of abuse and exploitation as a result of the war in Ukraine.

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!

However you celebrate, and wherever you celebrate... We hope you have a happy and peaceful holiday season! #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

We teamed up with Missing Children Europe to coordinate training on how to respond to children expressing suicidal thoughts, and to learn more about the associated risks when the child goes missing or runs away. Read more here: https://loom.ly/AdqEw2o #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

Our Executive Director Patrick Krens attended the WeProtect Global Summit in Abu Dhabi last week. Read more about the event in his blog post here: https://loom.ly/W8EkcM4 #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines #WeProtect #FocusOnTheFuture

Our Canadian member Kids Help Phone (KHP) is partnering with Tech Matters to revolutionize digital mental health services for young people in Canada and around the world. Read more here: https://loom.ly/7XJzgYk #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

Currently, over 130 countries operate a national child helpline. However, as of 2024, more than 50 countries still lack this essential service, leaving gaps in their child protection systems. We are committed to bridging these gaps. #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines #UnheardVoices

Across Europe, violence – including bullying, emotional abuse and neglect – is a leading reason children turn to child helplines, accounting for over 250,000 (16.5%) of contacts. Child helplines offer critical support, yet they need stronger partnerships and resources to intervene effectively.

Across Europe mental health concerns account for over 580,000 (38%) of child helpline contacts in 2023 with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts among the most frequent issues. Despite their crucial role as first responders, child helplines often lack the resources to meet the growing demand.

Child helpline counsellors from Ukraine, Slovakia, Romania and Poland gathered together in Warsaw for a 2-day workshop to share their experiences in supporting Ukrainian children and young people. Read more here: https://loom.ly/XtTjzB0 #EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

We welcome the ceasefire in Lebanon, which we hope will lead to an end to the conflict and pave the way to a ceasefire in Gaza and the West Bank. We commend our members in Israel, Lebanon and Palestine for their tireless efforts to keep child helplines operating in the most dire of circumstances.

We're excited to launch our "Voice Up Africa" project with seven of our members and funded by SafeOnline: a joint effort to empower children, caregivers and families to prevent online child sexual exploitation and abuse. https://bit.ly/3B2kiV7 #SafeOnline #VoiceUpAfrica #EveryChildHasAVoice

Globally, violence was the second most common reason for children to contact a child helpline in 2023. Child helplines’ data provides a wealth of insights on the scope of violence against children. Find out more here: https://loom.ly/_UJCCKM #EveryChildHasAVoice #EndViolence #NoExcuse

Child helplines play a unique and essential role in providing care, protection and emergency response to children in crisis., but many of our members are struggling with securing long-term funding to provide these services.