Missing Children Europe
@missingchildreneu.bsky.social
The European federation for missing and sexually exploited children representing 33 NGOs and active in 28 countries in Europe 🧩
📍 Brussels, Belgium -🔗 https://missingchildreneurope.eu/
📍 Brussels, Belgium -🔗 https://missingchildreneurope.eu/
Today, @missingchildreneu.bsky.social and partners met with Commissioner @magnusbrunner.bsky.social to urge the EU to act on the online child sexual abuse crisis that can also put children at risk of going missing.
It’s time for EU Member States to protect children and uphold their rights. 🤝
It’s time for EU Member States to protect children and uphold their rights. 🤝
September 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Today, @missingchildreneu.bsky.social and partners met with Commissioner @magnusbrunner.bsky.social to urge the EU to act on the online child sexual abuse crisis that can also put children at risk of going missing.
It’s time for EU Member States to protect children and uphold their rights. 🤝
It’s time for EU Member States to protect children and uphold their rights. 🤝
When a child goes missing, every second counts.
That’s why we work to ensure the 116 000📞 hotline is available, a lifeline for children at risk and their families.
→ Free and confidential support
→ Psychological assistance
→ Legal guidance
→ Administrative help
That’s why we work to ensure the 116 000📞 hotline is available, a lifeline for children at risk and their families.
→ Free and confidential support
→ Psychological assistance
→ Legal guidance
→ Administrative help
September 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
When a child goes missing, every second counts.
That’s why we work to ensure the 116 000📞 hotline is available, a lifeline for children at risk and their families.
→ Free and confidential support
→ Psychological assistance
→ Legal guidance
→ Administrative help
That’s why we work to ensure the 116 000📞 hotline is available, a lifeline for children at risk and their families.
→ Free and confidential support
→ Psychological assistance
→ Legal guidance
→ Administrative help
🎨 This week, museums across Europe have joined us in displaying children’s art to raise awareness on international parental abductions
That’s when a child is taken abroad by a parent - without consent of a judge, or the other parent
🔗 Learn more at findinghome.world
That’s when a child is taken abroad by a parent - without consent of a judge, or the other parent
🔗 Learn more at findinghome.world
August 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🎨 This week, museums across Europe have joined us in displaying children’s art to raise awareness on international parental abductions
That’s when a child is taken abroad by a parent - without consent of a judge, or the other parent
🔗 Learn more at findinghome.world
That’s when a child is taken abroad by a parent - without consent of a judge, or the other parent
🔗 Learn more at findinghome.world
Every 2 minutes, a child goes missing in Europe, that’s 250,000 cases a year.
Yet data collection is inconsistent and fragmented. Our #DATAMISSING project reveals alarming gaps and calls for harmonised, annual EU-wide stats.
📄 missingchildreneurope.eu/data-missing/
Yet data collection is inconsistent and fragmented. Our #DATAMISSING project reveals alarming gaps and calls for harmonised, annual EU-wide stats.
📄 missingchildreneurope.eu/data-missing/
August 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Every 2 minutes, a child goes missing in Europe, that’s 250,000 cases a year.
Yet data collection is inconsistent and fragmented. Our #DATAMISSING project reveals alarming gaps and calls for harmonised, annual EU-wide stats.
📄 missingchildreneurope.eu/data-missing/
Yet data collection is inconsistent and fragmented. Our #DATAMISSING project reveals alarming gaps and calls for harmonised, annual EU-wide stats.
📄 missingchildreneurope.eu/data-missing/
Summer sees a rise in international parental abduction cases.
Through the #FindingHome project, we're raising awareness and fighting to bring children back home.
💛 Please consider donating today to help bring children back home: missingchildreneurope.eu/donate/
Through the #FindingHome project, we're raising awareness and fighting to bring children back home.
💛 Please consider donating today to help bring children back home: missingchildreneurope.eu/donate/
August 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Summer sees a rise in international parental abduction cases.
Through the #FindingHome project, we're raising awareness and fighting to bring children back home.
💛 Please consider donating today to help bring children back home: missingchildreneurope.eu/donate/
Through the #FindingHome project, we're raising awareness and fighting to bring children back home.
💛 Please consider donating today to help bring children back home: missingchildreneurope.eu/donate/
As part of the Young, Queer & Away from Home project, we're running two surveys to better protect and support young LGBTIQ+🏳️🌈 people across Europe under 18 (at risk of) experiencing homelessness.
🔗It only takes 5 minutes: iglyo.org/projects/yqa...
🔗It only takes 5 minutes: iglyo.org/projects/yqa...
August 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
As part of the Young, Queer & Away from Home project, we're running two surveys to better protect and support young LGBTIQ+🏳️🌈 people across Europe under 18 (at risk of) experiencing homelessness.
🔗It only takes 5 minutes: iglyo.org/projects/yqa...
🔗It only takes 5 minutes: iglyo.org/projects/yqa...
To do something concrete against child trafficking, we must strengthen child protection systems and foster cross-border cooperation among EU Member States.
That’s why we participate in initiatives like #SafeBorders. Learn more in the video below.
That’s why we participate in initiatives like #SafeBorders. Learn more in the video below.
July 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
To do something concrete against child trafficking, we must strengthen child protection systems and foster cross-border cooperation among EU Member States.
That’s why we participate in initiatives like #SafeBorders. Learn more in the video below.
That’s why we participate in initiatives like #SafeBorders. Learn more in the video below.
Support #LGBTIQ+ youth under 18 facing (or at risk of) homelessness! 🏳️🌈
📋 2 anonymous, multilingual surveys:
1️⃣ For LGBTIQ+ youth (18–29) who left home before 18
2️⃣ For EU practitioners/service providers
🕐 Take 5 mins: www.iglyo.org/projects/yqa...
📋 2 anonymous, multilingual surveys:
1️⃣ For LGBTIQ+ youth (18–29) who left home before 18
2️⃣ For EU practitioners/service providers
🕐 Take 5 mins: www.iglyo.org/projects/yqa...
July 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Support #LGBTIQ+ youth under 18 facing (or at risk of) homelessness! 🏳️🌈
📋 2 anonymous, multilingual surveys:
1️⃣ For LGBTIQ+ youth (18–29) who left home before 18
2️⃣ For EU practitioners/service providers
🕐 Take 5 mins: www.iglyo.org/projects/yqa...
📋 2 anonymous, multilingual surveys:
1️⃣ For LGBTIQ+ youth (18–29) who left home before 18
2️⃣ For EU practitioners/service providers
🕐 Take 5 mins: www.iglyo.org/projects/yqa...
❗ It sounds like a no-brainer, but young people should have a voice in solving the problems that affect them.
With YoU Decide, we’re working with—not for—displaced youth from Ukraine to co-create solutions as they navigate life in a new country.
🔗https://missingchildreneurope.eu/youdecide/
With YoU Decide, we’re working with—not for—displaced youth from Ukraine to co-create solutions as they navigate life in a new country.
🔗https://missingchildreneurope.eu/youdecide/
July 18, 2025 at 7:49 AM
❗ It sounds like a no-brainer, but young people should have a voice in solving the problems that affect them.
With YoU Decide, we’re working with—not for—displaced youth from Ukraine to co-create solutions as they navigate life in a new country.
🔗https://missingchildreneurope.eu/youdecide/
With YoU Decide, we’re working with—not for—displaced youth from Ukraine to co-create solutions as they navigate life in a new country.
🔗https://missingchildreneurope.eu/youdecide/
🎉 We're happy to announce that our 2024 Annual Review is now live! But also, different?
Last year was hugely impactful for @missingchildreneu.bsky.social. From launching our first-ever Youth Board, to impactful advocacy across European Institutions - 2024 was a year of action ↓↓↓
Last year was hugely impactful for @missingchildreneu.bsky.social. From launching our first-ever Youth Board, to impactful advocacy across European Institutions - 2024 was a year of action ↓↓↓
July 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🎉 We're happy to announce that our 2024 Annual Review is now live! But also, different?
Last year was hugely impactful for @missingchildreneu.bsky.social. From launching our first-ever Youth Board, to impactful advocacy across European Institutions - 2024 was a year of action ↓↓↓
Last year was hugely impactful for @missingchildreneu.bsky.social. From launching our first-ever Youth Board, to impactful advocacy across European Institutions - 2024 was a year of action ↓↓↓
Yesterday, the team at @missingchildreneu.bsky.social came together for a team-building day to explore how inclusive communication shapes our work in child rights. And, as we are in Belgium, we closed the day with a chocolate tasting! 🍫🧩
July 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Yesterday, the team at @missingchildreneu.bsky.social came together for a team-building day to explore how inclusive communication shapes our work in child rights. And, as we are in Belgium, we closed the day with a chocolate tasting! 🍫🧩
⚠️Over 50,000 unaccompanied minors went missing in Europe between 2021 and 2023.
Our new #PolicyBrief warns of rising risks for unaccompanied minors as the EU Pact on #Migration and #Asylum moves forward. Read the brief: shorturl.at/NWjfd
Our new #PolicyBrief warns of rising risks for unaccompanied minors as the EU Pact on #Migration and #Asylum moves forward. Read the brief: shorturl.at/NWjfd
June 26, 2025 at 8:52 AM
⚠️Over 50,000 unaccompanied minors went missing in Europe between 2021 and 2023.
Our new #PolicyBrief warns of rising risks for unaccompanied minors as the EU Pact on #Migration and #Asylum moves forward. Read the brief: shorturl.at/NWjfd
Our new #PolicyBrief warns of rising risks for unaccompanied minors as the EU Pact on #Migration and #Asylum moves forward. Read the brief: shorturl.at/NWjfd
Missing Children Europe at the @euasylumagency.bsky.social #StateOfAsylum Conference ↓
Our Sr Programmes Officer Alyona Samar attended the EUAA first-ever flagship conference, a key moment as the EU prepares to implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum🧵
Our Sr Programmes Officer Alyona Samar attended the EUAA first-ever flagship conference, a key moment as the EU prepares to implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum🧵
June 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Missing Children Europe at the @euasylumagency.bsky.social #StateOfAsylum Conference ↓
Our Sr Programmes Officer Alyona Samar attended the EUAA first-ever flagship conference, a key moment as the EU prepares to implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum🧵
Our Sr Programmes Officer Alyona Samar attended the EUAA first-ever flagship conference, a key moment as the EU prepares to implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum🧵
✨ Updates from our #YouthBoard!
In Sept 2024, we @missingchildreneu.bsky.social launched a dedicated Youth Board of 5 young people from across Europe to shape our work.
In Sept 2024, we @missingchildreneu.bsky.social launched a dedicated Youth Board of 5 young people from across Europe to shape our work.
June 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
✨ Updates from our #YouthBoard!
In Sept 2024, we @missingchildreneu.bsky.social launched a dedicated Youth Board of 5 young people from across Europe to shape our work.
In Sept 2024, we @missingchildreneu.bsky.social launched a dedicated Youth Board of 5 young people from across Europe to shape our work.
Last week at our Annual Conference in Poland, our Secretary General Aagje Ieven spoke on teenagers who run away — a growing issue across Europe 🧵
June 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Last week at our Annual Conference in Poland, our Secretary General Aagje Ieven spoke on teenagers who run away — a growing issue across Europe 🧵
24 hours to go!
Tomorrow, the European Parliament could make history by setting a new standard for EU law to tackle child sexual violence.
We call on MEPs to vote YES to the proposal on the Directive to #EndChildSexualAbuse.
Tomorrow, the European Parliament could make history by setting a new standard for EU law to tackle child sexual violence.
We call on MEPs to vote YES to the proposal on the Directive to #EndChildSexualAbuse.
June 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
24 hours to go!
Tomorrow, the European Parliament could make history by setting a new standard for EU law to tackle child sexual violence.
We call on MEPs to vote YES to the proposal on the Directive to #EndChildSexualAbuse.
Tomorrow, the European Parliament could make history by setting a new standard for EU law to tackle child sexual violence.
We call on MEPs to vote YES to the proposal on the Directive to #EndChildSexualAbuse.
Last week, we hosted a Belgian stakeholder meeting at
@missingchildreneu.bsky.social headquarters for the #EUfunded #SafeBorders project.
Excited to see how this project continues to grow and enhance child protection systems across Europe! Learn more: shorturl.at/NqB7e
@missingchildreneu.bsky.social headquarters for the #EUfunded #SafeBorders project.
Excited to see how this project continues to grow and enhance child protection systems across Europe! Learn more: shorturl.at/NqB7e
May 30, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Last week, we hosted a Belgian stakeholder meeting at
@missingchildreneu.bsky.social headquarters for the #EUfunded #SafeBorders project.
Excited to see how this project continues to grow and enhance child protection systems across Europe! Learn more: shorturl.at/NqB7e
@missingchildreneu.bsky.social headquarters for the #EUfunded #SafeBorders project.
Excited to see how this project continues to grow and enhance child protection systems across Europe! Learn more: shorturl.at/NqB7e
🎥 Yesterday was a landmark moment for #MissingChildren — this is what we did.
EU policymakers, Commission officials, and civil society orgs came together to spell out "116 000" with hundreds of children's shoes — the hotline for missing children across Europe.
Full video on Monday!
EU policymakers, Commission officials, and civil society orgs came together to spell out "116 000" with hundreds of children's shoes — the hotline for missing children across Europe.
Full video on Monday!
May 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🎥 Yesterday was a landmark moment for #MissingChildren — this is what we did.
EU policymakers, Commission officials, and civil society orgs came together to spell out "116 000" with hundreds of children's shoes — the hotline for missing children across Europe.
Full video on Monday!
EU policymakers, Commission officials, and civil society orgs came together to spell out "116 000" with hundreds of children's shoes — the hotline for missing children across Europe.
Full video on Monday!
On Thursday, May 22nd, we'll be observing International Missing Children’s Day in the heart of Europe with a powerful, emotional action – and we want you to be part of it! 🩵
🕗 Action starts at 12:45pm CET
🕗 Action starts at 12:45pm CET
May 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
On Thursday, May 22nd, we'll be observing International Missing Children’s Day in the heart of Europe with a powerful, emotional action – and we want you to be part of it! 🩵
🕗 Action starts at 12:45pm CET
🕗 Action starts at 12:45pm CET
Tomorrow, we'll be celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia! 🏳️🌈
Every child deserves to be protected, respected, and free to be who they are, and through our #LGBTIQ+ Missing Children Project, we’re working to make that a reality. Learn more🧵
Every child deserves to be protected, respected, and free to be who they are, and through our #LGBTIQ+ Missing Children Project, we’re working to make that a reality. Learn more🧵
May 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Tomorrow, we'll be celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia! 🏳️🌈
Every child deserves to be protected, respected, and free to be who they are, and through our #LGBTIQ+ Missing Children Project, we’re working to make that a reality. Learn more🧵
Every child deserves to be protected, respected, and free to be who they are, and through our #LGBTIQ+ Missing Children Project, we’re working to make that a reality. Learn more🧵
Yesterday, our SG Aagje Ieven addressed the @europarl.europa.eu LIBE Committee, chaired by MEP Javier Zarzalejos, on the root causes of missing children in Europe.
250,000+ children go missing each year in the EU
That’s 1 child every 2 minutes
250,000+ children go missing each year in the EU
That’s 1 child every 2 minutes
May 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Yesterday, our SG Aagje Ieven addressed the @europarl.europa.eu LIBE Committee, chaired by MEP Javier Zarzalejos, on the root causes of missing children in Europe.
250,000+ children go missing each year in the EU
That’s 1 child every 2 minutes
250,000+ children go missing each year in the EU
That’s 1 child every 2 minutes
This year, on International Missing Children’s Day, we will gather in the heart of Brussels for a powerful, emotional action—and we want you to be part of it.🩵
📍at Place du Luxembourg
🕛on 22 May, 12:45 pm
🤝What to bring? Yourself, and a friend!
We can't wait to see you there! #ShoesTooBigToFill
📍at Place du Luxembourg
🕛on 22 May, 12:45 pm
🤝What to bring? Yourself, and a friend!
We can't wait to see you there! #ShoesTooBigToFill
May 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM
This year, on International Missing Children’s Day, we will gather in the heart of Brussels for a powerful, emotional action—and we want you to be part of it.🩵
📍at Place du Luxembourg
🕛on 22 May, 12:45 pm
🤝What to bring? Yourself, and a friend!
We can't wait to see you there! #ShoesTooBigToFill
📍at Place du Luxembourg
🕛on 22 May, 12:45 pm
🤝What to bring? Yourself, and a friend!
We can't wait to see you there! #ShoesTooBigToFill
We promise, this isn't a typo.
It's an invitation! Join us on June 3 in Brussels or online for the DATA MISSING final conference by @missingchildreneu.bsky.social
Join the conversation around fixing the data gaps around missing children & build better protection systems. Info & signup ↓
It's an invitation! Join us on June 3 in Brussels or online for the DATA MISSING final conference by @missingchildreneu.bsky.social
Join the conversation around fixing the data gaps around missing children & build better protection systems. Info & signup ↓
May 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
We promise, this isn't a typo.
It's an invitation! Join us on June 3 in Brussels or online for the DATA MISSING final conference by @missingchildreneu.bsky.social
Join the conversation around fixing the data gaps around missing children & build better protection systems. Info & signup ↓
It's an invitation! Join us on June 3 in Brussels or online for the DATA MISSING final conference by @missingchildreneu.bsky.social
Join the conversation around fixing the data gaps around missing children & build better protection systems. Info & signup ↓
For the 3rd year, Missing Children Europe is re-granting EU funds to support child protection!🧩🌍This includes ‘The Last Call’ in Greece or ‘ACACIA’ in France.
Explore all 2025 projects → shorturl.at/pZtWp
Explore all 2025 projects → shorturl.at/pZtWp
May 6, 2025 at 7:41 AM
For the 3rd year, Missing Children Europe is re-granting EU funds to support child protection!🧩🌍This includes ‘The Last Call’ in Greece or ‘ACACIA’ in France.
Explore all 2025 projects → shorturl.at/pZtWp
Explore all 2025 projects → shorturl.at/pZtWp
It’s not “sextortion”—it’s sexual extortion.
Child sexual abuse and exploitation isn’t a headline.
Learn how to talk about #ChildSexualExploitation without causing harm: ecpat.org/terminology/ @ecpat.bsky.social
#TerminologyMatters #CallItWhatItIs
Child sexual abuse and exploitation isn’t a headline.
Learn how to talk about #ChildSexualExploitation without causing harm: ecpat.org/terminology/ @ecpat.bsky.social
#TerminologyMatters #CallItWhatItIs
April 30, 2025 at 8:23 AM
It’s not “sextortion”—it’s sexual extortion.
Child sexual abuse and exploitation isn’t a headline.
Learn how to talk about #ChildSexualExploitation without causing harm: ecpat.org/terminology/ @ecpat.bsky.social
#TerminologyMatters #CallItWhatItIs
Child sexual abuse and exploitation isn’t a headline.
Learn how to talk about #ChildSexualExploitation without causing harm: ecpat.org/terminology/ @ecpat.bsky.social
#TerminologyMatters #CallItWhatItIs