Child Circle

CHILD CIRCLE promotes European action which strengthens national child protection systems.

[CBSS Secretariat @CBSSsecretariat]

🔔 Save the date for 10 June 2024 and join us in Stockholm for the Achieving Dynamic and Resilient Systems conference!

This event, organised as part of the PROMISE TRM project coordinated by the @CBSSsecretariat, aims to enhance systems for protecting, healing, and providing justice for child victims of trafficking.

Expect a day filled with insightful discussions and engaging workshops covering crucial topics like inter-governmental cooperation, child-centred procedures, and the link between the institutionalisation of children and #childtrafficking.

For more details, visit our website and access the preliminary program 👉 https://t.co/7VFyuQzyF8

#CBSSproject #CBSSchildprotection #CBSSantitrafficking #ChildProtection #ChildrenAtRisk

[EU Agency for Asylum - EUAA @EUAsylumAgency]

In October 2023, the EU+ recorded 30 350 asylum applicants under the age of 18. Ensuring their protection and well-being requires comprehensive support systems and tailored assistance.

Read the EUAA's Report on asylum procedures for children at 📄 https://t.co/vvS66wBueF.

[Platform for Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) @picum_ngo]

This #MigrationPact is hurting children.
We call on EU lawmakers to:
🚸 exempt ALL children from border procedures
🚸 end child detention
🚸 consider national permits + human rights grounds beyond asylum
🚸 apply special safeguards in migration procedures
#WorldChildrensDay

[Child Circle @ChildCircleEU]

Marking one year since the welcome activation of the Temporary Protection Directive for persons fleeing war in Ukraine, Child Circle joins NGO recommendations for addressing challenges now and in the future https://t.co/HPrdushkWU

[EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @EURightsAgency]

How can we support guardians with the knowledge & skills they need to promote the #FundamentalRights & best interests of the unaccompanied children they care for?

Help is at hands thanks to this #EURightsAgency e-course & trainers' manual.

For more see:
https://t.co/zkvOvBhCFk

[KIND @supportKIND]

Along with our partners, @ChildCircleEU, we're addressing the evolving needs of unaccompanied and separated children from Ukraine.

It's critical we provide them with specialized support services, including legal representation and mental health care.
https://t.co/GD0dR7IP8G

[Eurochild_org @Eurochild_org]

Children in war face unimaginable fear.

They must be a 🔝 priority for EU and national authorities. Together with 14 other NGOs, we call on decision-makers to ensure all children receive the care and protection they need

Joint statement https://t.co/KtxRLmb0so

#Ukraine

[Tdh Europe @TdhEurope]

Every child's needs are different, so must be our response.

If you work with children in criminal proceedings, we recommend taking our free #onlinecourse on multidisciplinary individual assessment procedures: https://t.co/A8x32OOrDR

✔️ EN, BG, NL, EL, SR & RO
✔️ Certificate

[Child Circle @ChildCircleEU]

Child Circle joins an important and timely call on action on statelessness across Europe

[European Network on Statelessness @ENStatelessness]

Europe has a duty to protect stateless refugees.

A growing coalition of over 75 organisations is calling on European governments and EU to provide the full rights and support owed to stateless refugees. #StatelessJourneys https://t.co/zgUoHBrlS3

[International Rescue Committee - EU @RESCUE_EU]

This Thursday, @SavetheChildrenEU launch their new report on violence against refugee children in the Balkans.

The IRC’s @MarthaRoussou will be in attendance speaking about the practice of illegal pushbacks taking place at Europe’s borders.

Register now: https://t.co/ojTPkVxf2g

[Missing Children Europe @MissingChildEU]

#JointStatement
We call on the 🇪🇺 to invest in integrated child protection systems that meet the needs of all #ChildrenInMigration, regardless of the status they have or where they come from, and we hope for a fruitful exchange at today’s #EUchildforum.
👉 https://t.co/wEZf5m56Lb

[Child Circle @ChildCircleEU]

Welcoming #EUChildForum today on strengthening child protection systems, Child Circle & KIND Europe share our recommendations on how these systems can better support unaccompanied & separated children. EU action can promote progress! Read more here https://t.co/PjTAzhpIkw

[ECRE @ecre]

Systematic violence against children at 🇪🇺 borders
"Wherever we go, Someone does us Harm: Violence against refugee and migrant children arriving in Europe through the Balkans"
Report by @SaveChildrenEU: https://t.co/X2g2fYHHmG

[Child Circle @ChildCircleEU]

Child Circle joins statement opposing the proposed EU Instrumentalisation Regulation, read more here...

[ECRE @ecre]

1/ Joint Statement: Instrumentalisation Regulation Final Blow to CEAS, as it is:
1⃣Disproportionate: restriction of the fundamental rights so extensive it raises doubts as to the necessity and proportionality of the measures.
🔗https://t.co/nanib6j47X

[Child Circle @ChildCircleEU]

Important judgment from ECHR underlining the importance of presumption of minority until age has been properly assessed, read more on procedural safeguards in our report with @supportKIND Advancing Protection https://t.co/VZiPhAbjia

[ECHR CEDH @ECHR_CEDH]

Judgment Darboe and Camara v. Italy - Italian authorities breached rights of asylum-seeker to be presumed and treated as a minor
https://t.co/iG89pV0fpn
#ECHR #CEDH #ECHRpress

[Caritas Europa @CaritasEuropa]

Pleased to organise a roundtable on #UnaccompaniedMinors in transit to the UK at #ECRE_AGC22. #Children's rights must always be protected, regardless of their migratory journey. @caritasintbe presents how they support them in Brussels. https://t.co/cobnTaWTDH

[Child Circle @ChildCircleEU]

Good to see European Council progress on solidarity https://t.co/YgHjok5IYm, we now call for the measures to make relocation sustainable & effective for unaccompanied children, read how in our report with KIND Europe, Stepping Stones to Safety https://t.co/UvE2E8d2yZ

[Child Circle @ChildCircleEU]

Child Circle welcomes ENOC's statement on protecting children fleeing Ukraine, including its emphasis on effective guardianship & access to legal assistance

[European Network of Ombudspersons for Children @ENOChildren]

📢 Read ENOC Statement on the protection of the #Rights of #Children fleeing the war in #Ukraine.
ENOC members call on reception countries and EU instituions to implement a number of recommendations, including on #Guardianship and #ReceptionConditions.

👉https://t.co/OyoXDeciKf

[Child Circle @ChildCircleEU]

Welcoming the publication of this important report from FRA on safeguards for child suspects & accused of crime

[EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights @EURightsAgency]

How can we better protect children in criminal proceedings?
By providing:
-Better information
-Privacy
-Continuous & effective support
-Individual assessments
-Access to services
-Professional training
See our report for more on gaps, remedies & solutions:
https://t.co/FPg9ezcfNC

[Child Circle @ChildCircleEU]

We greatly welcome the EP resolution on the protection of children fleeing Ukraine - a strong call to action. Learn more about the issues facing unaccompanied children & critical areas for action in our Ukraine briefing note https://t.co/DBFU8QK2fd

[Child Rights Intergroup European Parliament @Childmanifesto]

📝Resolution adopted w/overwhelming majority.
☑️Registration of children at the border w/child protection officers to identify vulnerabilities;☑️Special focus on children w/disabilities & children in institutions; ☑️Strong provisions on integration
Read👉🏼https://t.co/ZrFyyoFuwS