#OnThisDay in 1949, the Council of Europe was founded, uniting nations under a vision of unity and progress. Explore our photo series of the historic signing by leaders across Europe 🇧🇪🇩🇰🇫🇷🇮🇪🇮🇹🇱🇺🇳🇱🇳🇴🇸🇪🇬🇧. Celebrate 75 years of #Democracy #HumanRights and #RuleOfLaw .

#CoE75

Today we celebrate 75 years of the Council of Europe. 🎉

Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić: “On this #EuropeDay , we reflect on the extraordinary and unique role that #CoE has played over the 75 years.”

#CoE 75 #Unity #Democracy #HumanRights

Check out Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić's latest annual report, which among other things deals with the state of protection of #ChildRights , especially the rights of Ukrainian #children affected in various ways by the current war of aggression by 🇷🇺.

DYK? Corporal punishment is prohibited in all settings in 34 out of 46 Council of Europe member states, but the fight isn't over.
The #CoE continues to promote a 0⃣ tolerance policy for violence against 👧🧒🏻 under its Strategy for #ChildRights 👉🏻go.coe.int/rUm2F
#EndCorporalPunishment

On this International Day to #EndCorporalPunishment , let's reaffirm our commitment to protecting #ChildRights . Every child deserves respect for their dignity & physical integrity, and to grow up in a safe environment, free from violence.

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#CoE4Children

At close of my first visit to #Ukraine , I urge close attention to the #humanrights of Ukrainian civilians, especially children, wherever they are, and redress for individual victims of the Russian aggression. See my statement bit.ly/49PuNX7

How can children in 🇮🇹 be better protected from sexual abuse & exploitation?
📌Provide training on crimes involving children's circle of trust
📌Eliminate statute of limitation periods
📌Strengthen data collection systems
Read our joint #CountryOverview ⤵️ go.coe.int/NGmoo

“The world of each child concerns us, and a child is not just another number in an excel table for us” - Michal Sivák, #INSCHOOL Inclusive Education Ambassador from 🇸🇰, emphasises that understanding the conditions in which a child lives = important part of inclusion.

#IRD2024

As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Matthew McVarish explains the importance of the #Barnahus model in supporting child survivors of violence. He is an activist & co-founder of Brave Movement, which has observer status with Council of Europe Lanzarote Committee ⤵️
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Here's more on the Assembly's call this morning for new laws to protect children online:
pace.coe.int/en/news/9442/p…

On #BlueUmbrellaDay , we remind the world that boys can be victims of sexual violence, too.

It’s time to raise awareness for this issue and advocate for better support for boys and young men.

🔗 Find out more: blueumbrelladay.org

Watch LIVE presentation of the report on the protection of #children against online violence.

🗓️ 19 April from 10h30
📘 pace.coe.int/en/files/33405

Livestream in 7 languages⬇️ vodmanager.coe.int/live/?appname=……

YouTube LIVE, scrollable mid-stream youtube.com/channel/UCwDH2……
#PACESpring2024

With almost 500 boy victims of child sexual abuse & exploitation identified in 2020, the latest Council of Europe-ECPAT International joint #CountryOverview underscores the need for stronger prevention & intervention measures to better #ProtectBoys in #Italy .

🔍 Read our report: go.coe.int/NGmoo

It's always a pleasure and privilege to present our work to future #ChildRights advocates 🤩. We share a common passion for protecting and promoting the rights of every child 🫶🏼

Wrapping up, our experts mentioned their key takeaways:
- forensic examination integration and synchronization
- more focus on #peertopeer violence
- #EmergingTech gives opportunities and creates challenges
- better #crimedetection and investigation
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Last panel of such rich two days! #Barnahus adapts to address evolving challenges such as #ocsea & #juvenileoffenders

🤝Uniting for effective child protection with #Barnahus model.
🙌Proud to share our experience on international partnerships during the conference hosted by the Government of Montenegro with CoE Children and UNICEF.

Many child survivors of abuse suffer in silence, unable to seek/get help they need to heal, partly due to ineffective support services which may lead to re-victimisation. #Barnahus provides a holistic response & puts child's best interests at the💚of proceedings.
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Honoured to speak at the Barnahus conference in #Montenegro .

Child-centered justice systems such as Barnahus can make a world of difference for child survivors and witnesses of violence.

An excellent partnership with Government of Montenegro Council of Europe EU in Montenegro 🇪🇺 that convened 26 countries.

Human rights, incl children’s rights, are central in 🇸🇪 policy. Pleased to talk at UNICEF Montenegro CoE Children conference in Podgorica for 260+ delegates from Europe & Central Asia on the 🇮🇸 #Barnahus concept for caring for & assessing children victims of violence, under one roof.