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With 224 members in 42 countries, Eurochild is the largest network of organisations and individuals working with and for children in Europe. Join our #childrights community: https://eurochild.org/
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We are excited to share our sub-report on children’s #mentalhealth from our Flagship Report on Children in Need across Europe focusing on: 🔍 Progress ⚠️ Ongoing challenges 💡 Actionable recommendations for EU governments Dive in here: buff.ly/43gHVF8

Last Saturday was the European Day for Victims of Crime. Today, we’re publishing Eurochild’s sub-report on #ChildProtection, highlighting progress & gaps in Europe’s child protection systems. Let’s prevent harm & ensure every #child can grow in a safe, nurturing environment: buff.ly/4kaCVbc

3 years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, we asked our members about the challenges #Ukraine’s children face: ⚖️ #Childrights & justice at risk 💔 Grief & trauma overwhelming 🛡️ Urgent child protection reforms 🏥 Mental health crisis deepens Read more: buff.ly/4hQi8YW

Today our Head of Programmes Agata D'Addato joins the DG EAC Early Childhood Education & Care WG. This coincides with the launch of Eurochild's new sub-report showcasing progress & challenges in #earlychildhood development. Explore our recommendations: buff.ly/435L3U8

This week we’re hosting the #DaphneCHILD meeting with Terre des hommes. This 3-year initiative empowers grassroots organisations to tackle #violence against children. We’re selecting projects for €1.3M in grants across 9 countries—with 100+ proposals received! daphne.childhub.org/en/daphne-home

We’re excited to launch a new sub-report with insights from 21 EU Member States on the use of the #EuropeanSocialFund Plus (ESF+). It covers fund allocation, #civilsociety participation, and the #EUChildGuarantee. Read it here: buff.ly/3X7s47X

This week we have been inspired by the voices of children who developed the #VOICEResearch Accessible Report sharing what #OnlineSafety means to them! Check this reflection from Abigel, Eurochild Children’s Council member from Hungary, & read the report: buff.ly/4jMpePD

Exciting insights from Faidra, Greek member of Eurochild Children’s Council! In this video, she refers to the #VOICEResearch Accessible Report, highlighting the need for children to be informed & protected online. Their #OnlineSafety is crucial! Read more here: buff.ly/4jMpePD

🙌After the launch of the #VOICEResearch Accessible Report on #ChildSafetyOnline, today, we highlight this powerful drawing by Dario, Eurochild Children’s Council member from Romania, showing how children feel when unprotected online. Full report: buff.ly/4jMpePD

On #SaferInternetDay, we're excited to share the new #VOICEResearch Accessible Report, focusing on #ChildSafetyOnline.💻 Rhythm from Malta presents the report, created by Eurochild Children’s Council to make online safety info easier for everyone to understand ➡️ buff.ly/4jMpePD

🚸On #SaferInternetDay, we’re excited to launch our new sub-report on #childrights & protection #online taken from our 2024 Flagship Report! We highlight key insights from Eurochild members & share recommendations for the EU and Member States to act on: buff.ly/4hv3TbX

Ahead of #SaferInternetDay tomorrow, we’re excited to share this quote from Tuule, a member of the Eurochild Children’s Council from Estonia, who helped create the Accessible Version of #VOICEResearch, launching TOMORROW! Stay tuned! 🚀

Last week, our member Fondazione Albero della Vita co-organised an event at @europarl.europa.eu on tackling #genderstereotypes in education & communication as part of their #TAGSproject and launched guidelines for to challenge discriminatory narratives. Get them here➡️ buff.ly/42PqknL

Great meeting (online) today with the Global Coalition to End Child Poverty. Thank you all members for the updates & the great ideas to collaborate in 2025. #EndChildPoverty @eurochild-org.bsky.social www.endchildhoodpoverty.org @keetieroelen.bsky.social

This week, Carine, Eurochild Child Participation Coordinator, is in 🇪🇸 attending a workshop on "Citizens Assemblies with Children and Youth". A great opportunity to share Eurochild’s experiences on meaningful #childparticipation and with the Eurochild Children’s Council.

Last week, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, President of Eurochild, returned to Brussels to discuss the state of #childrights across the EU, sharing insights from Eurochild’s 2024 report & upcoming sub-reports. In case you missed it, read more: buff.ly/4gopscQ

Discover the #GUIDEforGuardians National Manuals & Service Provider Maps to empower guardians and professionals across BG GR SK IT PL Download our new essential resources for supporting #UnaccompaniedChildren, incl. those with disabilities: 🗺️ buff.ly/4glwRJG @easpd.bsky.social

Wrapping up two productive days advancing #ChildRights with our President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca. Grateful to Commissioner Dubravka Šuica for her commitment to supporting children across the Mediterranean & MEP David Casa for discussing our Flagship report & #EUChildGuarantee in Malta.

Today, Eurochild’s President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca met with Mario Nava, Director-General at DG EMPL and Katarina Ivankovic-Knezevic, Director for Social Rights and Inclusion at DG EMPL of the @ec.europa.eu to discuss critical findings and recommendations related to #childrights across Europe.

Following last year’s fruitful meeting with Commissioner Glenn Micallef and representatives from @europarl.europa.eu and @ec.europa.eu, where we presented our flagship report on #ChildRights, today, Eurochild President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca was in Brussels for another round of discussions.

📚On #InternationalDayOfEducation we must address shortage of trained professionals supporting children with disabilities, with #mentalhealth issues, experiencing poverty & migrant children. Our latest report calls for #inclusiveeducation for all: buff.ly/3O62OKi

Eurochild is inviting members & candidate members to apply for the 2025 Management Board elections! Help us shape the future & advance #childrights across Europe. 🗳️ Positions: President, Vice-President, 3 Ordinary Members Apply by Feb 28: buff.ly/3CvWKZo

📱While digital environments offer educational and social benefits that are key for the healthy development of #children, they also pose significant risks like cyberbullying, sexual abuse and exploitation, and negative mental health outcomes.🚸 🧵👇

Festivities might be over, but our work is not! In 2025, we remain committed to ensuring every child enjoys a healthy, happy, fulfilling life. Stay informed—subscribe to our eNews Bulletin for monthly updates on #childrights: 👉 buff.ly/4eG8yGO PS- this is our first post here!🎉