On #InternationalChildrensDay we call for the protection of each and every child affected by war & conflict, no matter where. The universality of rights & protection for children must remain our guiding principles. Children must never be a target, anywhere. #NotATarget

Our #ChildRightsStrategy is a collective achievement that not only improves protection, but empowers our youngest citizens, encouraging their active democratic participation! See how we are delivering on our #ChildRightsStrategy three years on ⤵️

Delivering ✅12 million Euro✅ for children in #UA !

Strengthening childcare remains a joint priority as we provide funds, support to families and expertise for the #BetterCareReform .

We continue to #StandForUkraine .
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Concrete Recommendations to prevent all forms of violence against children. A call on Member States to make their child protection systems more integrated & centered on children's needs, also in external action. With EU support. We thank our partners & children for contributing!

Rendre les systèmes de protection de l’enfance plus solides & adaptés aux besoins de tous les enfants, c'est l'objectif de la recommandation de la Commission européenne sur la protection de l'enfance.

Découvrez la tribune de Dubravka Suica. 👇
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“This key deliverable of the EU Strategy on the rights of the child is a clear example of how we are turning our strategy into action, and a reality for every child.”

Find out more through via our Factsheet: commission.europa.eu/document/41f66…

Back in 2021, the European Commission adopted the 🇪🇺 Strategy on #EUChildRights .

Since then, we have taken concrete actions to empower children and to promote & protect children and their rights, offline as online, in the 🇪🇺 and globally🌍.

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La European Commission soutient les États membres dans le cadre du renforcement et du développement de leurs systèmes de protection de l'enfance.

La recommandation d'aujourd'hui vise à lutter contre les abus et à placer les droits de l’enfant au premier plan.

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“Nothing for children without children!”

Only a coordinated & comprehensive response can provide better protection to children from violence! Today’s recommendation builds on feedback, strong #EU legislation, policy & funding to support countries in protecting children.

Arrived in Strasbourg for the last #PlenarySession of this legislature!

On the College agenda:Integrated Child Protection Systems👏🏻.

Follow my press statement to hear about how we’re continuing to engage, protect & stand🆙 for #EUChildRights !

📣Live at⏱️15.30 👉🏻EC AV Service

Protecting #EUChildRights requires effort on all levels.

The Recommendation urges:
➡️Improve coordination at all levels, starting close to children
➡️Foster societal responsibility to protect children
➡️Protect children also in 🇪🇺 external actions

More: europa.eu/!jBDc9f

The Recommendation suggests:

➡️Prevent & fight violence on- & offline
➡️Adapt protection systems to children’s needs & make them inclusive
➡️Amplify children’s voices
➡️Protect children's integrity & mental health
➡️Make better use of 🇪🇺 tools & funding

Warmest thanks to European Committee of the Regions and Peter Kaiser for the opinion on the crucial role of local and regional authorities in child protection, close to children’s needs. Powerful message ahead of the Commission Recommendation on integrated child protection, stay tuned!

An inspiring exchange with the Advisory Board of the #EU Children’s #ParticipationPlatform .Age has no limits when it comes to topics that impact all generations: equality,safety, health,climate & demographic change, & democracy; We are preparing Europe’s future together with you!

Great final moments of the 4th meeting of the #EUChildParticipation Advisory Board 💫✨🎆🎇Thank you Dubravka Suica for the morning conversation & big 👏for children🤩

“We are in disbelief and mourning as we learn the terribly sad news about Maurizio Pollini’s passing. One of the truly great and groundbreaking musicians of our time has left us. His achievements in the field of modernist and contemporary music as well as in the classical and

From now to 28 April, #PaddyDowling ’s powerful 📸 will tell you stories of children that kept their strength throughout loss & deprivation.

I am proud to open this BozarBrussels exhibition w/Hadja Lahbib & United Nations Virginia Gamba- a call to action for children affected by conflict.

Children and young people from across Europe sit around a table with Members of European Parliament🇪🇺 to ensure #ChildRights are at the forefront of #EUelections2024 🗳️
Thank you Dubravka Suica, Dragoș Pîslaru, Milan Brglez, Emilio Puccio, Marie-Cécile Rouillon and partners for the dialogue

Launch of the #ChildFriendlyJustice Project! We aim to make justice for children more accessible and supportive.
Co-funded by EU @EU #EU Tweeting for Charity! & #CoE , implementing #CouncilofEurope guidelines, it promises a justice system that truly considers children's needs.

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