
Finnish presidency 2023-2024 focuses on child trafficking
From 1 July 2023 Finland assumes the presidency of the Expert Group on Children at Risk.
The vision of the CBSS Expert Group on Children at Risk is that children in the Baltic Sea Region enjoy their rights as recognised in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
From 1 July 2023 Finland assumes the presidency of the Expert Group on Children at Risk.
The German Presidency of the CBSS Expert Group on Children at Risk prioritised the protection of children and adolescents from sexual violence.
As part of their strategy for 2020-2025, the expert group mapped national child protection systems, and promising practice for prevention and early intervention.
The Expert Group’s work is guided by the Safe & Secure Region priority of the CBSS, and the 2020-2025 mandate and strategy of the Expert Group.
Strengthening national child protection systems
Promoting multidisciplinary and interagency services for child victims and witnesses of violence
Promoting law, policy and joint strategies
From 1 July 2023 Finland assumes the presidency of the Expert Group on Children at Risk.
Addressing the situations of children on the move, who are at any stage of their migration at risk of violence, abuse and exploitation, including in the context of trafficking.
As part of their strategy for 2020-2025, the expert group mapped national child protection systems, and promising practice for prevention and early intervention.
Improving national and international data collection on violence against children by developing a sustainable and replicable data collection model suited to gathering information about online violence against children.