Brussels, 9 June 2020 Over the last few years, there has been a staggering increase in the cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation at an unprecedented pace. Last year alone, tech companies reporte...
The Coronavirus pandemic is a human tragedy of enormous proportions with a high cost in terms of human lives, as well as immense economic impact. In these critical times, it is important not to forget the most vulnerable, as...
12 February 2020 Today, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution calling for an EU strategy to put an end to female genital mutilation (FGM) around the world. This Resolution is a call for action to ensure th...
12 February 2020 As the European Commission is gearing up to issue the new Pact on Migration, it is fundamental to ensure that Children are afforded the priority they deserve and their rights are fully respected...
11 February 2020 Today, as we celebrate Safer Internet Day 2020, it is fundamental to stress that the internet and new technology - along with hyper-connectivity - pose new risks and threats to children and youn...
Strasbourg 26 November 2019 Today the European Parliament adopted with a strong majority a Resolution on Children’s Rights to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Righ...
There are hundreds of European children of ISIS/Daesh fighters, living in conflict areas in Syria and Iraq. Some of them are in refugee’s camps facing enormous risks and discrimination, while others are detained in terribl...
Brussels – 4 April 2019Interviews available on request Citizens given opportunity to vote for ‘Child Rights Champions’ in European elections. MEP candidates sign to prote...
A Child is first and foremost a child. On International Day Against the use of Child Soldiers, I think about millions of children whose lives have been shattered by conflicts around the World. Let us not for...
