Building a Europe for and with children: 46 Council of Europe member states work together to offer protection for Europe's children. #CoE4Children
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🌍 As we approach #EndChildSexualAbuseDay, learn how you can help protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse and uphold #ChildRights.
Together, we can build a world where every child can grow up safe and have the opportunity to flourish. 🤝
👉 go.coe.int/XkdcS
Words matter. 2026 #EndChildSexualAbuseDay highlights how ethical media reporting can help protect children from sexual violence, raise awareness and shape public responses, with #ChildRights at the centre.
Learn more & help promote responsible reporting👉 go.coe.int/8HflK
ALT Day for the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse - Ethical media reporting on sexual violence against children
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How can we strengthen the protection of victims of domestic violence? Hallvard Gorseth, Director of Equal Rights and Dignity, will address this question in a keynote speech at #PoliceWorldSummit2026, highlighting 2 key @coe conventions: #IstanbulConvention & #LanzaroteConvention
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The Council of Europe recommends age-appropriate, inclusive and science-based education, recognising parents’ role in their upbringing.
Read more: go.coe.int/Hpqr6
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Teaching children about consent, boundaries and healthy relationships helps protect them from violence from an early age.
Comprehensive sexuality education supports children’s rights, safety and wellbeing.
Decisions made today shape children’s lives and futures.
What would help children and young people be heard, learn about their rights and take part safely in civic life?
Share your ideas by 12 November 👉
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#YourVoiceForDemocracy
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🌈 @coe has adopted its first Strategy for Equal Rights for LGBTI People!
🇪🇺 The 2027–2032 Strategy provides a common framework for turning human rights standards into effective protection, equality and inclusion across Europe. 🤝
🔗 go.coe.int/HgN2g
#ChildRights are best protected when children have an independent voice in proceedings that affect them.
Amended #ECHR regulation strengthens safeguards for children's best interests, effective access to #justice and protection from conflicts of interest.
Possibilité pour la Cour européenne de demander la désignation d'un représentant spécial pour un enfant : le règlement de la Cour modifié
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Every child has the right to be protected, empowered and heard 💬
True or false? Tell us what you think in the comments!
🔗 Learn more about the Council of Europe & children’s rights:coe.int/en/web/portal/themes…
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🇺🇦 On Ukraine’s Independence Day, the Council of Europe salutes Ukraine’s courage and stands with its people.
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Dear Ukrainians, 35 years ago, you restored your independence. You have defended it every single day. The Council of Europe is with you - in this war, for justice, into peace on your own terms.
Justice, accountability, and support for Ukraine are at the heart of the Council of Europe's work. A comprehensive compensation mechanism and the Special Tribunal move forward as the new Action Plan on democratic security for 2027-2030 is taking shape.
Read more here: coe.int/en/web/portal/-/ukra…
@ZelenskyyUA
#CSOs & #NHRIs play a 🗝️ role in protecting children from sexual exploitation & abuse.
41/48 countries have submitted replies on screening those in contact with children.
Share your input by 1 Sept to help shape stronger #ChildProtection policies!
👉 coe.int/en/web/children/scre…
🛡️ @coe Lanzarote Committee launches a 🆕 monitoring round on how 48 countries screen those in contact with children for sexual offences.
State replies due by 30/06/26.
#CSOs & #NHRIs can provide info by 01/09/26.
Contribute & strengthen #ChildProtection
go.coe.int/xoMiK
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The #CoE #antitorture Committee (#CPT) publishes the report on its 2025 visit to #Spain 🇪🇸: Examination of the treatment of persons held in police and prison establishments, as well as children and young persons in juvenile detention. bit.ly/3TZdj8o
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As children spend more time online, risks are increasing.
The latest Council of Europe report on ICT-facilitated child sexual abuse & exploitation shows progress in investigations & training, but some states still take a punitive approach towards children.
Impact of social media on children’s #mentalhealth: a powerful debate bringing together policymakers, experts and youth voices.
As @coe Secretary General emphasised, children’s safety and rights are not incompatible.
Learn more ⤵️ coe.int/en/web/children/-/so…
@MCOatCoE @GvtMonaco
La santé mentale des enfants à l'ère des réseaux sociaux : un sujet qui mérite toute notre attention.
La sécurité et les droits des enfants ne sont pas incompatibles.
Merci @MCOatCoE d'avoir mis la protection des enfants au centre de votre présidence du Comité des Ministres.
Social media shapes children's lives, offering opportunities, but also posing risks to their wellbeing & #MentalHealth.
🎥 Hear from 🇲🇨 Minister of Health & Social Affairs and join us online on 4 June for expert insights & strategies.
👉 coe.int/en/web/children/them…
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The Council of Europe’s Lanzarote Committee which helps countries protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse, has published its latest activity report.
Read the full report here ⤵️ coe.int/en/web/children/-/co…
