The report is the only annually updated research that reviews cases of missing children to better understand the challenges faced, the evolving nature of the problem, and the trends to develop projects on.
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Every year thousands of children go missing in Europe because of abuse, violence, neglect, conflict, and poverty. Need help?
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Make a report to the police if you know of a child who has gone missing. This can be done by anybody, not just the parents or carers. You may also call the 116 000 hotline for support, advice, and to share valuable information about a missing child.
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Missing Children Europe is the European Federation for Missing and Sexually Exploited Children connecting 33 grassroot organisations in 27 countries across Europe. We are all committed to the same goals: to prevent that children go missing, and to protect children from any violence, abuse or exploitation that leads to or results from them going ...
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International Child Abductions make up the second largest category of missing children in the EU. What is a child abduction? When an international family conflict escalates, it can lead to a child abduction, which occurs when children are taken to or kept in a country other than their normal residence by a parent against the will of the other.
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MCE - leading organisation in Europe for missing and sexually exploited children. Preventing children from going missing & protecting them from harm.
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Missing Children Europe is looking to recruit a full-time Policy and Projects Assistant for a 6-month internship (“convention d’immersion professionnelle” contract) starting in October 2024. We are seeking an outgoing and dedicated assistant with an interest in policy and projects, eager to gain experience in advocacy ...
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Lost in Migration is an annual conference where young newcomers, professionals and European policy makers meet to discuss migration-related issues that affect children and young people and that leads children and young people to go missing.
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In Europe, an astonishing 250,000 children are reported missing annually – that’s equivalent to one child disappearing every two minutes. In 2022 alone, the 116 000 European hotlines dedicated to missing children received 70,855 points of contact concerning 6668 cases.
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Make a report to the police if you know of a child who has gone missing. This can be done by anybody, not just the parents or carers. You may also call the 116 000 hotline for support, advice, and to share valuable information about a missing child.
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