📣From knowledge to action: How article 42 makes children’s rights real @eurochild-org.bsky.social explore how the duty to inform transforms children’s rights from legal texts into lived experiences ➡️ eurochild.org/news/from-kn...

🚨 In 2026, the EU will present its first Anti-Poverty Strategy. But words aren’t enough; we need action. Our civil society coalition calls for a strategy that’s: ✅Ambitious ✅Rights-based ✅Intersectional Poverty must stay at the centre of EU politics. buff.ly/sCNbdja

#UNCRC #Article42: everyone should know about #ChildrensRights My colleague Dr Carine Le Borgne and I, explore how knowledge turns into action 👇 ‘How Article 42 makes children’s rights real’ eurochild.org/news/from-kn... #RightsNotWrongs @eurochild-org.bsky.social

📢 19.5M children in Europe were at risk of poverty in 2024. Eradicating child poverty must be a core objective of the renewed European Pillar of Social Rights. It’s a moral duty and a smart investment in our future. Read our full contribution: buff.ly/AsSFBdT

Unaccompanied children face huge challenges arriving alone in a new country. Guardians step in to guide and protect them. Hear their stories from Ukraine & beyond in our new #GUIDEforGuardians video. 🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCHJ...

We welcome the EU’s renewed focus on #ChildPoverty with #EuropeanChildGuarantee, strengthening democracy, & protecting freedoms in today's #SOTEU address. But we are concerned about the lack of attention to #equality & central role of #ChildRights and #CivilSociety. Full reaction: buff.ly/lctvX6R

As we follow #SOTEU 2025, today’s EU Parliament debate, “After 10 years, time to end mass migration now – protect our women & children” deserves attention. We condemn the instrumentalisation of women & children and the framing of migrants as threats, not people with rights buff.ly/rriZJXB

Many thanks to @missingchildreneu.bsky.social , @eurochild-org.bsky.social , Thorn, @terredeshommes.bsky.social and @ecpat.bsky.social for an excellent exchange on protecting children from child sexual abuse, in the real world and online.

Today, we met Commissioner @magnusbrunner.bsky.social to discuss the vital opportunity the EU has to the #childsexualabuse crisis that Europe faces #online. After three years of negotiations, it is time for EU Member States to step up to protect #children online.

North Macedonia adopted its Plan on the Rights of the Child, a key step to protect & promote #ChildRights! Developed with children, institutions & civil society, including Eurochild member Megjashi. Read about it from our member: buff.ly/CAhAHAV

This week, Eurochild, in collaboration with Maestral International and @unicef-ukraine.bsky.social, delivered a training session for UNICEF Ukraine’s Child Protection officers and specialists, focusing on the #EUChildGuarantee and its relevance for #children. Read more: buff.ly/X9yGMZy

In 2024, Eurochild strengthened its commitment to meaningful #childparticipation by involving children in: 🔸 Staff recruitment & governance 🔸 General Assembly & Convention 🔸 Discussions with EU policymakers 🔸 Key reports 🔸 Projects & online surveys buff.ly/jpmQy2c

🎙️ Have you listened to The Eurochild #Podcast lately? 💡 Alongside our team members, we explore critical issues and practical solutions to promote and protect #childrights across Europe. 🎧 Tune in and join the conversation: eurochild.org/resource/the-eurochild-podcast

What progress have we made for #childrights in Europe? The Eurochild Annual Report showcases our achievements over the past year. If you haven’t read it yet, take the time to explore it: eurochild.org/annual-report-2024

Today, @allyad.bsky.social, Eurochild Director of Policy, Advocacy & Comms, joined the #ChildRights Unit at @scottishgov.bsky.social to present Eurochild’s work to promote children’s rights. Such a great opportunity to share our experience and learn from each other’s efforts!

How many more children must die before we say: enough? Read our SecGen Sabine Saliba's blog about the urgency of action for #Gaza, drawing on her childhood experiences of war to highlight the injustice faced by Palestinians whose suffering is too often ignored & dehumanised buff.ly/tlaUXFO

Ensuring access to services & a life free from poverty isn't charity, it’s a right. Yet 19.5M children in the EU were at risk of poverty in 2024. We call for a rights-based EU #AntiPovertyStrategy Our Recommendations: buff.ly/nTVOEek

Our member EngsoYouth launched a new platform to empower #childparticipation in #sport governance 🏅 Part of EUYOUSPORT, the initiative boosts youth leadership through volunteering, peer learning & more. Read more: eurochild.org/news/new-eur...

⛵️Empowering children in care through adventure! Read about 2 inspiring initiatives by our member " #Croatia for Children" Foundation which highlight how #sports and education can foster inclusion, resilience, and environmental awareness among children in #alternativecare buff.ly/GBG3usu

Children arriving in Europe alone face high risks, incl. trafficking. Well-trained guardianship systems can offer safety, guidance & tailored care in uncertain times. The #GUIDEforGuardians project strengthens support across Europe: eurochild.org/initiative/g... #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking

🎉 This Saturday, Eurochild turns 21! From 13 orgs in 2004 to 225 members in 41 countries, we’ve: ✅ Amplified children’s voices ✅ Shaped EU policy ✅ Responded to crises ✅ United grassroots expertise 💛 Thank you all! Read our history and look at the photos👉https://buff.ly/HwiXHhe

Download the #DaphneCHILD resources for policymakers, educators, healthcare professionals & advocates: Latest research on #childprotection systems Investment case toolkits for ending violence against children Training materials Psychological first aid Interactive modules 👉 daphne.childhub.org

📖 This summer, our team is sharing a mix of titles we’re currently reading or planning to dive into; #books that capture the spirit of downtime in all its forms. We hope our picks will offer you a moment to slow down and recharge! ☀️ buff.ly/NTTqqBx

Will the 2028–2034 #EUbudget protect #childrights? Eurochild welcomes the ambition to strengthen the EU budget but we’re concerned about unclear plans for the #EUChildGuarantee, #EUAntiPovertyStrategy & #SocialRights. Children must be a priority🔗 buff.ly/LCMFCTu

What is the #ESFplus? Since 1957, it’s helped reduce inequalities, boost jobs and support local needs across Europe. As the #EUBudget takes shape, we say: #KeepWhatWorks! 🔑 8 success factors to keep it effective: buff.ly/oMiCGRV #MFF

According to our member @bertelsmannst.bsky.social, the fight against #childpoverty in #Germany is falling short in planning and implementation. The #EuropeanChildGuarantee offers a powerful framework; we must ensure it is fully and effectively implemented. buff.ly/mO2BZRA

🧭 Unaccompanied children need better support across Europe! We created national maps to help guardians & professionals find services in health, education, mental health and social care. 📥 Download the #GUIDEforGuardians maps: buff.ly/OwDUYgU

Last week, Eurochild President Tanya Ward, together with our team, joined the 15th European Forum on the Rights of the Child. Read about her intervention on #climate breakdown and #intergenerationalfairness: buff.ly/SKqmzOD #childrights

The war in #Gaza exposes a double standard in how Europe responds to human rights violations in neighbouring regions. We urge the EU to demand a ceasefire, guarantee humanitarian access, suspend agreements with Israel, & support international accountability: buff.ly/ybBeK5r

Should children be banned from social media? No, the real issue is that platforms have a legal responsibility to protect children and not expose them to dangers online. In this short video our colleague Maël Leroux explains how tech companies need to be held accountable youtube.com/shorts/s6CNb...

We call on the next EU anti-racism strategy to break the silence on #racialdiscrimination in childhood by placing #childrights at its core and using clear indicators to track progress and ensure accountability. Read our full contribution here: buff.ly/GOT7bVI

📢 New report by Eurochild & #EURomaNetwork shows #Romachildren are still being left behind in the implementation of the #EUChildGuarantee across 15 Member States analysed. Ensuring inclusion is a fundamental obligation to uphold the rights of every child: buff.ly/8qvsvGz @gitanos-org.bsky.social

Defending #childrights is not separate from defending democracy — it’s central to it. Across Europe, child rights organisations face shrinking funding, political hostility, and #antirights movements. Read more in the latest blog by our Secretary General, Sabine Saliba: buff.ly/kcEdRNZ

We either act now, or pay a higher price later! As co-chair of the EU Alliance for #InvestinginChildren we co-signed a joint letter to Presidents von der Leyen, Metsola & Costa urging them to prioritise the fight against #childpoverty in the next #EUbudget! 📄: buff.ly/m7TBHk8 #MFF #ChildGuarantee

The EU is off track to meet its 2030 target of reducing the number of #children at risk of #poverty or social exclusion. Instead of going down, the numbers are rising. Read Eurochild’s vision for the upcoming EU Anti-Poverty Strategy: buff.ly/3msqcYN #ChildPoverty

Eurochild and @5rightsfound.bsky.social, alongside 28 MEPs & CSOs, sent an open letter to VP Henna Virkkunen calling on the @ec.europa.eu to hold Very Large Online Platforms accountable under the #DSA to properly assess and reduce risks for #children online: buff.ly/YkFPwUI

#ChildRights and child protection must never be politicised, selectively applied or subordinated to ideological agendas! #Hungary’s recent wave of restrictive laws and attacks on civil society is threatening children growing up in vulnerable circumstances #AntiRights Read more: buff.ly/M1evVrk

Adequate housing is essential to breaking the cycle of #childpoverty and #socialexclusion. Eurochild responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the European Affordable #Housing Plan. Read about it: buff.ly/0DxclqM

Great news from @ec.europa.eu: candidate countries are asked to appoint #ChildGuarantee coordinators! With #ChildPoverty still high, extending #EuropeanChildGuarantee to enlargement countries is urgent! We've long called for it Proud to lead this push: buff.ly/ekTn30t

It's the fourth anniversary of the #EuropeanChildGuarantee! Since championing in 2015, Eurochild remained a leading civil society voice for its effective implementation & monitoring. Our analysis informed targeted recommendations that you can read here: buff.ly/UtOOT11

Later this month, Eurochild, together with the EURoma Network, will release a new report, ‘The #EuropeanChildGuarantee and #RomaChildren: Between Commitment and Practice’. Read more for a sneak peek into the key findings and recommendations: buff.ly/OWbIQXM

As we approach the fourth anniversary of the #EUChildGuarantee, we are sharing insights from our members across Europe on its implementation. Read about it here: buff.ly/QhidzZg #ChildRights

Happy International Day of Play! 🥳 On this day, our Secretary General, Sabine Saliba, shared with Toy Industries of Europe some reflections on how powerful and necessary #play is and how much she learned through play. buff.ly/TTeEj2Q

🚨 11 million #children in #Europe experience #mentalhealth issues! With our new report ‘How children feel’ we give voice to their perspectives & recommendations. They provide insights into the challenges they face & changes they believe are necessary👉 buff.ly/CtfiP8q

Great to see @eurochild-org.bsky.social published in CGLQ 37(1),2025 ‘Let children be active advocates of human rights’ #HumanRightsDefenders Co-authors Sabine Saliba @miekeschuurman.bsky.social Reneta Krivonozova & Lenia Kriki. Big thanks to @tracykirk01.bsky.social @naomilott.bsky.social

What would the world be like without civil society and non-governmental organisations? In our latest podcast episode, we reflect on how, similarly to the funding cuts experienced by #USAID, cutbacks are now taking place across #Europe. 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/ChAOMh0 #Antirights

As the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children kicks off, we're launching our position paper on #violenceagainstchildren in #Europe. Our colleagues attending the congress will present it tomorrow together with our #DaphneChild project. 👉 buff.ly/haheGdr

📢 We are hiring! Join Eurochild as a Policy & Advocacy Intern – Online Safety. 📍 Brussels 🗓️ 6 months from September 2025 💶 Paid (1,250€/month) 🔗 Apply by 15 June: eurochild.org/vacancies/ #ChildRights #DigitalSafety #EUjobs

🚨 #Hungary’s Transparency of Public Life bill to silence remaining independent voices by labeling them threats to sovereignty We urge the EU to act now: stop the bill, protect rights, & vote on Article 7 buff.ly/hTxwEhv #AntiRights

Culture shapes daily life from food to family dynamics. For unaccompanied migrant children, the challenges are huge. Guardians do more than protect; they empower, with skills to support evolving identities. Learn more in the #GUIDEforGuardians manual: buff.ly/oq2XiNE