Europe

In some countries in Europe, the fragile social and political context makes children particularly vulnerable. Through our regional projects, we aim to protect children who are victims or at risk of abuse, trafficking and exploitation, affected by migration, or in conflict with the law.

46,300 children benefited from our services in Europe in 2018 Sharing is caring!

15,000 parents received our support in 2018 Sharing is caring!

4890 child protection professionals were trained in 2018 Sharing is caring!

Our programmes in the region

Child Protection

Tdh supports countries in developing and strengthening comprehensive and well-coordinated child protection systems. We raise the capacities of actors working for the well-being of children and the protection of their rights. Regionally or locally, our projects favour the participation, empowerment and resilience of children, particularly through mental health and psychosocial support interventions such as movement, games and sport activities. We also sensitise families and communities on their role of protecting children.

Children and Youth in Migration

Children in Europe are affected by migration in many ways. Whether they are on the move, returned to their home country or are left behind by migrant parents, we make sure that they are protected and treated with equity. Our projects create integration and educational opportunities, as well as safe spaces where they can play and rest. Together with our partners, we help refugee children and their families with emergency assistance and information. Our team advocates for child-friendly migration policies on a European and international level, while empowering children and young people to claim their rights through participation in campaigns such as Destination Unknown.

Access to Justice

We encourage states in Europe to implement non-custodial measures for children in conflict with the law. With our partners, we promote restorative justice as a process in which the child who committed an offence, the victim and, where appropriate, members of the family and the community actively participate in the resolution of matters arising from the offence. At a regional level, we facilitate the sharing of best practices, common learning, awareness-raising and advocacy for child-friendly justice. We also support the creation of the Barnahus multi-disciplinary service that provides rapid access to justice and care for child victims and witnesses of violence.

Key projects

Regional Child Protection Hub for Southeast Europe

The Child Protection Hub is a network for child protection professionals in Southeast Europe.

i-RESTORE: Protecting child victims through restorative justice

Through the project i-RESTORE, Tdh and partners promote the use of restorative justice processes in cases involving child victims of crimes and strengthen the capacities of justice professionals.

BRIDGE: Building Gender-Based Violence Awareness in Europe

Through the BRIDGE project (Building Relationships through Innovative Development of GBV Awareness in Europe), Tdh and partners are strengthening the response to this issue in EU countries and sensitise children on how to better protect themselves against the gender-based violence (GBV).