Estonian Presidency 2024-2025
From 1 July 2024 Estonia assumes the presidency of the Expert Group on Children at Risk and will focus on child participation.
Expert Group on Children at RiskMaking the Baltic Sea Region a violence free zone for children
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.
Finnish Presidency 2023-2024
The Finnish Presidency of the CBSS Expert Group on Children at Risk prioritised combatting child trafficking and counteracting violence against children.
The mapping of child protection systems and practices in the Baltic Sea Region has now been released
As part of their strategy for 2020-2025, the expert group mapped national child protection systems, and promising practice for prevention and early intervention.
Our strategic areas and priorities
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.
Prevention and early intervention
Strengthening national child protection systems
Justice and care
Promoting multidisciplinary and interagency services for child victims and witnesses of violence
Safe and non-violent childhoods
Promoting law, policy and joint strategies
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The Childlog: Supporting safe and informed pathways for each child
The aim of the Childlog is to provide children with information about their Barnahus Journey after they have visited Barnahus.
Second Addendum to the CBSS Guidelines On Promoting the Human Rights and the Best Interests of the Child in Transnational Child Protection Cases
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.
The mapping of child protection systems and practices in the Baltic Sea Region has now been released
As part of their strategy for 2020-2025, the expert group mapped national child protection systems, and promising practice for prevention and early intervention.
CBSS Secretariat joins the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children
The Council of the Baltic Sea States Secretariat is a proud member of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children. The Global Partnership was…
Training: Toolkit for Interagency Case Management
This training introduces a comprehensive guide for Barnahus seeking to implement interagency case management effectively.
Training: Exploring Transnational Child Protection – Guidance & Tools
Save the date! More information, including registration details, will follow soon.
