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Childhood prevents child sexual abuse and exploitation. We do this in partnership with passionate pioneers, grassroots organizations, companies, foundations, and other stakeholders who share our
Key milestone in Germany: National agreement for strengthened child protection
In April 2025, the Childhood-Haus concept was included for the first time in a government agreement at the federal level as part of the newly
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Visiting childhood partners IN USA
On the 27-29th of January, our Secretary General, Paula Guillet de Monthoux, and Deputy Honorary Chair, HRH Princess Madeleine, participated in strategy and goal-setting sessions with Mary
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Analyzing payments to stop child sexual abuse
World Childhood Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Nottingham Rights Lab, has released a new report, Follow the Money, exploring how financial data can
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Volvo Car Sweden and Childhood: A Long-Term Partnership for Children’s Safety
Childhood is built on strong partnerships and a shared commitment to every child’s right to a safe upbringing free from sexual abuse. Volvo Car Sweden
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Groundbreaking report about sexual abuse and violence against children in state-run care
The report Who would ever believe me? from World Childhood Foundation and Barnrättsbyrån shows widespread sexual abuse and violence against children in state-run institutional care (SiS) in
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Trailblazing Conference on AI and Child Sexual Abuse
Stella Polaris Summit – a groundbreaking event on how artificial intelligence can be used in the fight against child sexual abuse – was held on
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“We must never take children’s safety for granted”
25 years have passed since HM The Queen decided it was time for the world to stop turning a blind eye to the fact that
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Activity report 2023
Stronger protection for children in war-torn Ukraine, AI tools to support investigations of child sexual abuse, a unique pilot project within the Catholic Church, and
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Facebook – A hidden marketplace for sexual abuse
It only takes a few clicks to access child sexual abuse material via open groups on Facebook. It happens openly, not on the Darknet, and
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New projects after board decision
New projects after board decision: We are very proud of all the new projects decided by our Board on June 13. We are particularly pleased
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Millions of children grow up in institutions needlessly – what can we do to change this?
“Visitors would spray themselves (with sanitiser) after touching me… it made me feel so low” says a child who grew up in an institution. Institutional
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Sexual abuse of children in state-run institutionalised care
A new report by the World Childhood Foundation and Barnrättsbyrån shows serious problems with sexual abuse and violations against children in state-run institutional care (SiS)
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HRH Queen Silvia at the opening of a new Childhood-Haus in Münich
A week ago, HRH Queen Silvia attended the opening of a Childhood-Haus in Munich, Germany. A Childhood-Haus (Barnahus) provides support and protection for abused children
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The European Union: Proposed legislation to combat sexual abuse of children
The European Commission has proposed legislation to combat child sexual abuse, which has sparked a debate in Sweden. Without new legislation in place by August
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New board member: Kim Olsson
Kim Olsson, CEO of Stena Sessan Fastighets AB, was elected as a new member of Childhood’s board at the board meeting on April 13. She
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Reduced use of documented child sexual abuse material after online CBT
Through this study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet evaluated anonymous online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for people who view documented child sexual abuse (CSAM). The results
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Out of the shadows index
The Out of the Shadows Index for 2022 is now available, benchmarking how 60 countries are preventing and responding to child sexual exploitation and abuse.
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Childhood Fundraiser by Isaac Boots
Fitness guru Isaac Boots is working with us to aid our mission in ending sexual abuse, exploitation, and violence against children. Be a part of
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