Eurochild

Eurochild is the largest network of organisations & individuals with 234 members from 41 countries.

Eurochild is the largest network of organisations with almost 200 members in 41 countries. We are a network of organisations working with and for children throughout Europe, striving for a society that respects the rights of children. We influence policies, build internal capacities, facilitate mutual learning and exchange practice and research. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is the foundation of all our work.

03/06/2026

📢 We're hiring: Finance & Admin Assistant

Are you organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a mission-driven organisation? Join Eurochild to help strengthen the financial and administrative operations of one of Europe's leading children's rights networks.

📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium
💼 Contract: Full-time

🔗Apply by 31 July: https://eurochild.org/vacancies/

01/06/2026

📢 We are hiring!

Join Eurochild as a Policy & Advocacy Intern focused on online safety for children 👦🏽👧🏼🌐

🗓️ 6 months starting September 2026
📍 Brussels-based
💶 Paid (€1,250/month)

✍️ Apply by 15 June: eurochild.org/vacancies

29/05/2026

At a time when anti-rights movements are growing across Europe, strong collective action for children’s rights is more important than ever.

That's why, yesterday, during our General Assembly, it was encouraging to see Eurochild strengthen its network by welcoming 14 new members committed to advancing the rights and well-being of children across Europe.

This continued growth, and the discussions, exchanges, and collective energy at the General Assembly, showed the importance of collaboration, solidarity, and a shared commitment to building a Europe where every child can grow up safe, included, and respected.

https://eurochild.org/news/amid-anti-rights-movements-eurochild-strengthens-its-governance-and-welcomes-fourteen-new-members/

27/05/2026

While we wait for tomorrow's General Assembly (28 May, 9h30-13h30 CET), today we're holding our Members' Day networking sessions! Look at some of our smiling members (and candidates) below! At the heart of our role is connecting and empowering civil society across our community and beyond 🤝

Tomorrow, to meet the quorum required by our statutes, we count on full members to be present on time and cast their vote. All documents and info in the members' room and your inbox: https://eurochild.org/event/general-assembly-2026/

26/05/2026

While the online world offers valuable opportunities, it also exposes children to serious risks, from grooming and sexual exploitation to cyberbullying and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.

Through the Evidence to Protect project, Eurochild worked with the Estonian Union for Child Welfare (Lastekaitse Liit) and Το Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού - The Smile of the Child in Greece to analyse data from child helplines and hotlines.

The findings reveal rising reports of abuse, persistent underreporting, and growing risks for children as they enter adolescence, especially for girls.

Our latest article explores what this evidence tells us about online harms in Europe and why protecting children does not mean giving up privacy. It means understanding that privacy is a cornerstone of safety, dignity and justice for every child.

Read more https://eurochild.org/news/do-we-really-have-to-choose-between-child-protection-and-privacy-online/

19/05/2026

Today, together with our project partners, we launch our recommendations for better child guardianship systems, which can better support unaccompanied children and their guardians.

The package includes:
📘 an EU-level report;
📍 national recommendations for BG, GR, IT, PL and SK;
📊 summary tables with key challenges, stakeholders and solutions.

We call for:
✔️ sustainable investment in guardianship,
✔️ harmonised training standards,
✔️ stronger legal safeguards,
✔️ better coordination and cross-border cooperation.

Download all these resources here: https://eurochild.org/news/guide-project-launches-policy-recommendations-to-strengthen-guardianship-systems-for-unaccompanied-children/

And don't forget tomorrow, 20 May, to attend the last session from our webinar series, focusing this time on "Legal and psychosocial aspects of guardianship in Poland": https://eurochild.org/event/webinar-series-the-guide-guardianship-talks/

18/05/2026

Do we really have to choose between child protection and privacy online?

Data from our members' helplines in Greece and Estonia shows growing online risks, from cyberbullying to sexual exploitation, especially for adolescents and girls. And this reflects a wider trend across Europe.

Privacy isn’t a barrier to safety; it’s a core part of children’s wellbeing, as recognised by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Protecting children online means ensuring both safety and privacy!

Stay tuned for more from our “In 1 Minute” series and read about our project: https://eurochild.org/initiative/evidence-to-protect-communicating-child-helpline-data-for-impact/

15/05/2026

🎙️Tuule and Faidra, two members of the Eurochild Children’s Council, recently joined a podcast to discuss child participation, children’s rights, and creating change across Europe.

The podcast is part of the “Dialogues on the Rights of Children and Adolescents” series, launched ahead of the World Congress for Childhood and Youth taking place this November in Portugal.

YouTube ➡ https://youtu.be/-a7bJU3WIBE
Spotify ➡ https://bit.ly/49p0v02

13/05/2026

Prevention, Participation and Investment! This is the direction we need to take for a stronger Child Guarantee!

One week ago, the European Commission released a communication on strengthening the European Child Guarantee. We welcome the stronger focus on prevention, integrated child-centred support, mental health, online safety, early childhood education and care, and the transition from childhood into adulthood.

The next phase must now focus on CONCRETE delivery!

This requires stronger and revised National Action Plans, systematic use of the European Semester, improved governance and monitoring systems, meaningful participation of children and civil society, and adequate, ring-fenced funding capable of translating commitments into real improvements in children’s lives.

Read our reaction in this short position paper: https://eurochild.org/resource/prevention-participation-and-investment-eurochilds-vision-for-a-stronger-european-child-guarantee/

12/05/2026

Digital spaces are not safe for children.

Our member, Lastekaitse Liit shared with us the story of a group of 10-year-old children exposed to inappropriate content and harmful contacts online. The children did not wish to inform their parents, but also did not want to keep the situation to thems Liit, shared with us the story of a group of 10-year-old children exposed to inappropriate content and harmful contacts online. The children did not wish to inform their parents, but also did not want to keep the situation to themselves.

This case highlights the urgent need for stronger regulation and safeguarding measures to better protect children, as well as the importance of accessible, trusted reporting channels they can turn to when something is wrong.

🔗https://eurochild.org/initiative/evidence-to-protect-communicating-child-helpline-data-for-impact/

Source: Lasteabi Child Helpline, 2024

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