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
bE-aware – Booklet on online safety
This booklet is part of the bE-aware toolkit. It is a guide for people working in socio-educational animation (youth workers/educators) on the topics of sexual exploitation and abuse, with a focus on adolescents (13-19 years old) and young adults (20-25 years old). It...
Strengthening support networks against sexual exploitation and abuse – including online
On 18 November we mark the World Day for the Prevention and Healing of Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, a global occasion dedicated to protecting children and adolescents from all forms of violence – offline but also online, in a context where grooming,...
When the border becomes a ground for exploitation: towards an integrated European response to trafficking in human beings
In 2022, over 10,000 victims of trafficking in human beings (THB) were registered across the European Union. Yet, the true number is likely much higher. Many victims remain undetected, often hidden within broader migration flows or trapped in systems unable to...
Resources and interactive content
STEAM Tales – E-Book of stories of inspiring women in STEM
This e-book brings together 12 inspiring stories about extraordinary women who have made a difference in the world of STEM.
STEAM Tales – Assessment Protocol on the Impact of STEAM Tales Resources on Children
This protocol outlines the methodology, techniques employed, and instruments developed to evaluate the STEAM Tales research project and the materials produced during the project.
MEDUSA – Handbook for youth workers on online Gender-Based Violence
The purpose of the MEDUSA handbook is to support youth workers in recognizing, understanding, and effectively responding to online gender-based violence (OGBV).
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