Public Opinion is Clear: Urgent Legislation Required to Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation! Read the story

European Commission’s Proposal to Prevent and Combat Child Sexual Abuse: Open Letter to the European Union

Posted on Jun 1, 2022

On May 11, the European Commission released a proposed Regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse. It is timely and historic, not just for Europe but for the world. When passed, this legislation has the potential to make an impact far beyond the EU and help advance the global fight against child sexual abuse in both the offline and online worlds.

Over 90 organisations that strive for children’s rights, safety, and security online and offline support the European Commission’s proposal as a critical step toward better protection of children’s rights.

Read the full letter in English.

Read the full letter in French.

Read the full letter in German.

Read the full letter in Greek. 

Read the full letter in Italian.

Read the full letter in Portuguese.

Read the full letter in Spanish.

Read the full letter in Czech. 

For more information or to add your name and organisation to the list please contact emily.slifer@wearethorn.org