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Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · May 17

It's International Child Helpline Day – a day to recognize and celebrate the great work done by staff and volunteers in child helplines all around the world. On this special day, it's time to ensure that no child will ever be left unheard!

#ICHDay 2025 #ChildHelplines #EveryChildHasAVoice

Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · May 16

Every Child Has a Voice. But what happens if there’s no national child helpline to listen to that voice? Our goal is a child helpline in every country of the world by 2030! It’s time to make sure that no child’s voice is left unheard.

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines #UnheardVoices

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Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · May 15

The need to protect children in digital spaces has never been more urgent. Child helplines provide a trusted, accessible space for children who are facing online harm, offering them crucial guidance, crisis intervention and referrals to specialized services.

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · May 14

Violence against children is a pervasive issue. Governments, policymakers and decision-takers must step up efforts to end violence in childhood if we are to achieve the vision of a world where every child is able to live free from violence.

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

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Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · May 13

Ensuring that children have access to mental health support is more important and urgent than ever. We're calling for action by to strengthen and expand the capacity of child helplines as a frontline response to meet the demand for their services.

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Apr 24

We’re proud to be a partner of @childlightgcsi.bsky.social, the global child safety institute dedicated to using data to expose and investigate the scale and nature of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSEA) worldwide. Read more about our exciting collaboration here: https://loom.ly/fa3iztQ

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Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Mar 18

Our member in the country, Alo Bushavko, has added six additional phone lines alongside its main child helpline to provide immediate psychological support to young people, their families, and everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.

alobushavko.mk/en/

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Mar 18

Our thoughts go to the people of North Macedonia, following the fire that broke out in a nightclub in Kočani on Sunday, in which 59 mostly young Macedonians lost their lives.

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Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Mar 5

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Philip D Jaffé has been appointed as the new Chairperson of our Supervisory Board, taking up his position as of 1 March 2025.

Read more here: https://loom.ly/dhT7za4

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

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Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Feb 24

Three years ago today, Russian forces escalated the conflict in Ukraine into a full-scale war. Our latest data report amplifies the voices of children and young people affected by the war. Read more here: https://loom.ly/TalA7vI

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines #WarInUkraine

Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Feb 11

Safer Internet Day is a timely occasion to take a closer look at the hugely important and impactful role child helplines play in online safety.
Read more here: https://loom.ly/2ldumkA
#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines #SaferInternetDay #SID2025

Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Feb 11

The need to protect children in digital spaces has never been more urgent. The internet offers incredible opportunities for learning, connection and self-expression ... but it also exposes children to risks such as cyberbullying, online exploitation and harmful content.

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Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Jan 30

A new report from the Digital Futures for Children Centre highlights the complexities of classifying and addressing technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). Read more here: https://loom.ly/1b0k6cc

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines #DigitalFuturesForChildren #5Rights

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Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Jan 29

Wishing you prosperity and good fortune for the Year of the Snake

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Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Jan 21

We're hiring! We're looking for a Project & Communications Coordinator for our CHIQUAL and Voice Up Africa projects!

Interested? Let us know! Find out more and how to apply for this exciting position here: https://loom.ly/pQA4nsg

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines #Vacancies

Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Jan 20

We welcome the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, a crucial and long-awaited step towards ending unimaginable suffering endured by children and young people and their families and caregivers.

Full Statement here: https://loom.ly/ATceQhg

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Jan 15

As the Suzir’ya project, supported by Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), draws to a close, Ana Rodrigues reflects on the incredible journey she has shared with our child helpline members and other partners and allies: https://loom.ly/PRdbVcc

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines #Suzirya

Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Jan 15

Suzir’ya strives to provide essential protection, support and access to justice for children displaced from Ukraine. Suzir’ya means “constellation” in Ukrainian, embodying the project’s aim of fostering transnational cooperation across sectors and agencies and embracing innovative solutions.

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Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Jan 14

Read more here: https://loom.ly/Gpjakao
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Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Jan 14

Funded by KIND, and led by expert speakers from Terres des Hommes Nederland, our online workshops last October aimed to equip child helpline staff with essential skills and knowledge to better identify children at risk of abuse and exploitation as a result of the war in Ukraine.

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Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Dec 31

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Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Dec 25

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!

Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Dec 24

However you celebrate, and wherever you celebrate...
We hope you have a happy and peaceful holiday season!

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Dec 12

We teamed up with Missing Children Europe to coordinate training on how to respond to children expressing suicidal thoughts, and to learn more about the associated risks when the child goes missing or runs away.

Read more here: https://loom.ly/AdqEw2o

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines

Child Helpline International @chi-amsterdam.bsky.social · Dec 11

Our Executive Director Patrick Krens attended the WeProtect Global Summit in Abu Dhabi last week. Read more about the event in his blog post here: https://loom.ly/W8EkcM4

#EveryChildHasAVoice #ChildHelplines #WeProtect #FocusOnTheFuture

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