Promoting the rights of the child
We're on a mission to make the world a safer place for every child by preventing all forms of violence against them, ensuring child protection and encouraging their active participation.
*We understand a child to be every human being below the age of eighteen years old as defined by the UN - Convention of the Rights of the Child.
What?
We strongly believe every child has the right to grow in a safe and supporting environment where they feel protected, they are free from all forms of abuse including neglect, exploitation and violence, and their rights are guaranteed so they can develop their full potential. Specifically:
Raising awareness
about children’s rights and the prevention of child abuse.
Creating safe environments
where children are protected from harm both online and offline.
Building the capacity of people
including professionals, teachers and children themselves in order to prevent, identify and support victims of child abuse in all its forms through innovative educational methodologies.
Giving a voice to children
through their active participation and consultation in matters which concern them.
Supporting the development
of child protection policies
among their extensive network of partners and stakeholders to establish processes which proactively protect children.
How?
Because we care and because working with children requires the right approach, we are determined to take action to promote children’s rights and their safeguarding by:
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Having the best interest of the child at heart
as a right, a principle and a rule of procedure based on an assessment of all elements of a child’s or children’s interests in a specific situation both in the public and private sphere which must be determined on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration their personal context, situation and need. The full application of the concept of the child's best interests requires the development of a rights-based approach, engaging all actors, to secure the holistic physical, psychological, moral and spiritual integrity of the child and promote his or her human dignity.
A child-centered approach
meaning keeping the child in focus when making decisions about their lives and working in partnership with them and their families.
A trauma-informed approach
grounded in the understanding that trauma exposure can impact an individual’s development. This approach places safety, building trust, shared decision-making, collaboration, empowerment and cultural consideration as key principles.
A bottom up approach
meaning that all activities and training proposed, at school and outside, in curricular and extracurricular settings are co-designed with the different target groups they are addressed to.
Gender and cultural sensitivity
which involves approaching people and children specifically while valorising the diverse backgrounds they belong to and considering how their gender, socioeconomic, cultural and linguistic background could affect their lives.
Non-formal education
such as gaming, arts and creativity to encourage professional and children’s engagement and foster personal and collective growth through critical thinking.
Events
News & information
CESIE’s ongoing commitment to prevent Gender-Based Violence and promote human rights
On November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, as CESIE we deeply renew our commitment to combating gender-based violence and promoting the fundamental rights of all individuals. This day also marks the beginning of the 16 Days of...
November: a month for the protection of children against exploitation and abuse
In November, CESIE turns the spotlight on a sensitive and often invisible issue: child sexual exploitation for prostitution, through the JERICHO and STOP projects, on the occasion of three key international days. JERICHO aims to raise awareness of this phenomenon...
EU Anti-Trafficking Day: CESIE ETS’s initiatives for protection and justice
Every year, on 18 October, the European Day against Trafficking in Human Beings reminds us of the urgency of combating one of the most serious and widespread crimes globally. Trafficking in human beings is a serious violation of human rights, forcing millions of...
Resources and interactive content
JERICHO – Flyer for youths
The flyer ‘What if I’m not as safe as I think I am?’ is a small pocket guide focused on promoting healthy relationships and identifying signs of exploitation.
PIVOT – Thematic Modules
The training modules aim to raise awareness among young people about the following issues: EU functions and roles, migration, climate change, and gender equality.
PITCH – Cluster of Raising-Awareness Guidance
The manual contains the Career Awareness and Guidance Cluster, which proposes a series of nonformal activities focusing on rights and duties, active citizenship and career guidance.
Do you want to be part of this process?
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