International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children

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El MINNA ratificó compromiso de lucha contra al abuso y explotación sexual en línea El ministro de la Niñez y la Adolescencia, Walter Gutiérrez realizó la apertura del encuentro denominado Mesa redonda virtual sobre “Combate al abuso y explotación sexual en línea”, organizado por el Centro Internacional para Niños Desaparecidos y Explotados (ICMEC), con el financiamiento ...

Every year, thousands of children go missing from the foster care system, slipping through the cracks of a system meant to protect them. These children face unimaginable risks and dangers.

Read more on this on our post: Vanished in the System: The Crisis of Children Missing from Foster Care - https://icmec.medium.com/vanished-in-the-system-the-crisis-of-children-missing-from-foster-care-5d70b79ee6e2

is an opportunity to join us in keeping children safe from sexual abuse, exploitation and the risk of going missing. Here are three ways your donations help us build a safer world for children.

1. Technology: ICMEC hosts the world's largest missing child alerting system. Since the platform was launched in 2019, the GMCNgine has generated over 6 billion missing child alert media impressions and assisted with the recovery of more than 2,000 missing children.
2. Training: Since 2003, ICMEC has provided training and resources for more than 155,000 professionals, including law enforcement and criminal justice professionals, educators and school administrators, and doctors and other healthcare providers in more than 120+ countries.
3. Tools: 156 countries have refined or implemented new anti-child sexual abuse material laws since ICMEC's Child S*xual Abuse Material: Model Legislation & Global Review was first released in 2006.

Your donation today helps to provide the technology, training, and tools needed to keep children safe. To give, visit http://www.icmec.org/donate-now/

Seventeen years ago, our first report revealed a dismaying prospect: Only 27 countries had enacted legislation sufficient to combat CSAM offenses. Since then, the situation has improved. The 9th Edition of our report, published in December 2018, found that 118 countries had in place legislation deemed sufficient to address CSAM. Today, based on the results the 10th Edition, 138 countries now have legislation considered to be sufficient (meaning the legislation meets at least 4 of the 5 criteria).

Learn more and read the full report - Child S*xual Abuse Material: Model Legislation & Global Review here: https://www.icmec.org/csam-model-legislation/

Traveling alone or with others, children and youth face an increased risk of sexual and physical violence, as well as exploitation and trafficking before, during, and after their migration journeys.

Beyond the vulnerability experienced by migrant adults, children on the run bear additional risks related to their young age, need to rely upon others for survival, lack of resources, and vulnerability to manipulation by adults who wish to exploit them.

Learn more about Protecting Children on the Move – Understanding and Addressing the Risks of Abuse Exploitation and Going Missing during Migration here: https://icmec.medium.com/protecting-children-on-the-move-e02830880aba

We were pleased to recently participate in International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children's launch of their new global eLearning on Demand Agents of Change multilingual curriculum which provides free online training on combatting child sexual exploitation, abuse, and trafficking. In his remarks, Deputy Director Marcus emphasized that we are committed to working with ICMEC and other partners to ensure that all children remain safe from commercial sexual exploitation, both online and off.

🚨 Alarming Rise in S*xtortion Cases 🚨 In 2022, the ACCCE reported over 100 sextortion cases monthly, a staggering 100x increase from 2021. With 3,000 child victims identified last year and a 300% rise in cases over the decade in Canada, the link between CSAM offenders and direct harm to children is undeniable. We urgently need comprehensive strategies, including effective legislation, to fight online child exploitation. Let's unite to safeguard our children.

Learn more and read the full report here: https://www.icmec.org/csam-model-legislation/

📌 Today, on , let's remember that every child deserves a safe childhood.

ICMEC's mission is simple yet profound: Protect children from exploitation, sexual abuse, and the risk of going missing.

That's why we created the Multisectoral Response and Capacities Assessments (MRC) to put the best interests and rights of the child at the forefront.

Join us in building a safer world for children by empowering nations to build robust national systems, improve investigations, and find children faster.

Learn more today: https://www.icmec.org/assessments/

🗓️ One week left to register for the multidisciplinary virtual roundtable on preventing, investigating and supporting victims and survivors of child sexual exploitation and abuse in Greece🇬🇷!

ICMEC has joined forces with U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Office and Το Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού - The Smile of the Child for this event for professionals, which will be simultaneously interpreted in Greek.

Register for free by November 26: https://icmec.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pW6A-FzBSyirhDGL8CesfA

Together we can work to create a safer world for every child.

ICMEC works throughout Europe to raise awareness on child sexual exploitation and abuse, provide training and resources in child protection best practices to law enforcement, educators and telecom regulators. Specifically, ICMEC is currently: One of 24 organizations supporting the European Union-funded HEROES project working to fight against the crimes of human trafficking and child sexual abuse and improve victim assistance.

Learn more about the HEROES project here: https://heroes-fct.es/

According to a 2021 study by UNICEF, approximately 1 in 3 internet users worldwide are children, and 1 in 5 children have experienced cyberbullying. The same study found that 71% of children aged 3-4 years globally use the internet, while 92% of children and youth aged 15-24 years are online.

Learn more about Protecting Children Online: The Importance of Content Moderation in the two-part series from the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) and Teleperformance, we explore content moderation as one of many necessary and effective protections for children online: https://www.icmec.org/contentmoderation/

Συμμετέχετε και εσείς στη διαδικτυακή συνάντηση που θα πραγματοποιηθεί από «Το Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού» σε συνεργασία με το ΙCMEC International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children για τη σημασία της Πρόληψης, της Διερεύνησης και της Υποστήριξης των Παιδιών που βιώνουν σεξουαλική εκμετάλλευση και κακοποίηση στην #Ελλάδα αλλά και παγκοσμίως.

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🗓️ Join ICMEC and the U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Office and
Το Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού - The Smile of the Child for a virtual roundtable which will bring together multidisciplinary leaders and professionals like you to raise awareness of the importance of preventing, investigating and supporting those who experience child sexual exploitation and abuse in Greece and beyond its borders. We are also honoured to count Ambassador George J. Tsunis, U.S. EMBASSY ATHENS , as a speaker!

This virtual roundtable will be simultaneously interpreted in Greek.

Register for free by November 26: https://lnkd.in/gpQ9wyEF

Together we can work to create a safer world for every child.

Recent studies reveal alarming trends: 42% of those involved in child sexual abuse material (CSAM) seek direct contact with children online, and 80% of CSAM producers in the US also commit direct offences. This underscores the urgent need for robust child protection laws. Dive into ICMEC's report on CSAM for insights and solutions in our fight to . Learn more: https://www.icmec.org/csam-model-legislation/

Nov 13 is Argentina's National Day to Fight Grooming. Although each individual case of online sexual grooming is unique, most online grooming models have five stages in common.
Understanding these stages can help you keep the children in your life safe from exploitation. Read our blog to learn more: https://ow.ly/XZUh50Q7arl

Join us for the Global Webinar Launch of the eLearning on Demand multilingual curriculum Agents of Change to combat Child S*xual Exploitation, Abuse, & Trafficking on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Register here: https://icmec.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wz4Vsw9QTR-yJLVA33l3Yw #/registration

Join ICMEC at the Virtual Roundtable to Combat Online Child S*x Abuse and Exploitation in Greece.

Our mission is clear - safeguarding children from harm. By building capacity and training professionals, we aim to prevent, investigate, and convict offenders involved in Online Child S*x Abuse and Exploitation (OCSAE).

In collaboration with The Smile of the Child, this Roundtable will raise awareness on the issue of OCSAE in and look at what issues Greek children face, and what stakeholders are doing to counter them in the country.

This virtual roundtable will be simultaneously interpreted in Greek, and is part of a project funded by the U.S. Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. Thank you to the U.S. Embassy Athens, Greece for their support.

Sign up for free today: https://icmec.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pW6A-FzBSyirhDGL8CesfA

Together we can work to create a safer world for every child.

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Ελάτε να συμμετάσχετε στη Διαδικτυακή Συνάντηση του ΙCMEC για την Καταπολέμηση της Σεξουαλικής Κακοποίησης και Εκμετάλλευσης Παιδιών μέσω διαδικτύου στην Ελλάδα.

Η αποστολή του ICMEC είναι σαφής - η προστασία των παιδιών από τη βλάβη. Με την ανάπτυξη δεξιοτήτων και την κατάρτιση επαγγελματιών, στοχεύουμε στην πρόληψη, τη διερεύνηση και την καταδίκη των δραστών που εμπλέκονται στη σεξουαλική κακοποίηση και εκμετάλλευση παιδιών στο διαδίκτυο (OCSAE).

Σε συνεργασία με Το Χαμόγελο του Παιδιού, αυτή η Διαδικτυακή Συνάντηση θα ευαισθητοποιήσει το κοινό για το θέμα της OCSAE στην #Ελλάδα και θα εξετάσει ποια προβλήματα αντιμετωπίζουν τα Ελληνόπουλα και τι κάνουν οι ενδιαφερόμενοι φορείς για την αντιμετώπισή τους στη χώρα.

​Η διαδικτυακή αυτή συνάντηση προβλέπεται να έχει ταυτόχρονη διερμηνεία στα ελληνικά και αποτελεί ​μέρος ενός ευρύτερου προγράμματος που χρηματοδοτείται από το Γραφείο Παρακολούθησης ​και ​Καταπολέμησης της Εμπορίας Ανθρώπων του Υπουργείου Εξωτερικών των Η.Π.Α. Ευχαριστούμε την ​Πρεσβεία των ΗΠΑ στην Αθήνα για την υποστήριξή της.

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Μαζί μπορούμ

U.S. EMBASSY ATHENS

Our latest research, ‘Child S*xual Abuse Material: Model Legislation & Global Review’, dives deep into the global legal landscape since 2006, examining how 196 countries tackle the colossal challenge of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Progress is evident - from only 27 countries with adequate laws in our first report 17 years ago to 138 today meeting key legal criteria. Yet, 10 countries still lack any anti-CSAM legislation. Our 10th Edition not only analyzes national laws and their efficacy but also provides a blueprint for model legislation adaptable across diverse societies and cultures.

Learn more by visiting: https://www.icmec.org/csam-model-legislation/

October 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child.
Girls deserve a safe, educated, and healthy life. When we invest in girls, we invest in a future where they are not just participants but leaders in solving global challenges!

Let's stand together to uphold their rights today and pave the way for a future where every girl can realize her full potential.

Nos complace anunciar nuestro convenio con el Centro Internacional para Niños Desaparecidos y Explotados (International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children). Este acuerdo estratégico marca un paso significativo hacia un futuro más seguro y protegido para niñas, niños y adolescentes en El Salvador.

Esta alianza tiene como objetivo diseñar y desarrollar procesos formativos y de sensibilización a través del uso de las TIC’s en temas prioritarios como: abuso y explotación sexual de niñas, niños y adolescentes en línea y fuera de línea; así como niñez desaparecida. En ese mismo enfoque se ejecutarán proyectos y campañas para crear conciencia sobre los riesgos en línea para niñas, niños y adolescentes.

Lee aquí para saber mas sobre este convenio 👉 https://conexion.sv/firma-del-convenio-conexion-e-icmec-para-proteger-a-la-ninez-y-adolescencia-en-linea-a-traves-de-las-tics/

September 23 is the International Day Against S*xual Exploitation and Trafficking of Women and Children. As a global community, we must do more to protect women and children from harm. Visit the link in our bio to access free resources, learn more and contribute.

Many of you have asked for introductory child safeguarding and protection training modules for your staff in an online, asynchronous format. Our first round of asynchronous training modules is ready, just in time for the 2023-2024 school year!

There are three options for purchasing access to these modules:

→Option 1: Purchase only Module 1, Recognizing and Reporting Abuse

→Option 2: Purchase Modules 1-4, Intro to Safeguarding, including:

- Module 1: Recognizing and Reporting Abuse
- Module 2: Implementing Policies and Procedures
- Module 3: Understanding Contextual Safeguarding
- Module 4: Managing Allegations and Concerns

→Option 3: Purchase access to Modules 1-4 in bulk at a lower cost per participant.

Questions? Contact Debbie Downes at [email protected].

Today is the last day to register for our virtual roundtable to raise awareness on the issue of OCSEA in and focus on understanding the offender to better prevent abuse. Together we can ensure that all children have a safe childhood.

Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/djDmpgGt

JAV Ambasada Vilniuje / U.S. Embassy Vilnius, U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Office

Join ICMEC at the Virtual Roundtable to Combat Online Child S*x Abuse and Exploitation in Lithuania.

Our mission is clear - safeguarding children from harm. By building capacity and training professionals, we aim to prevent, investigate, and convict offenders involved in Online Child S*x Abuse and Exploitation (OCSAE).

This is in collaboration with KOPŽI and will raise awareness on the issue of OCSAE in and focus on understanding the offender to better prevent abuse.

This virtual roundtable will be simultaneously interpreted in Lithuanian, and is part of a project funded by the U.S. Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. Thank you to the JAV Ambasada Vilniuje / U.S. Embassy Vilnius for their support.

Register for free by Aug 28: https://lnkd.in/djDmpgGt

Together we can work to create a safer world for every child.

U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Office

ICMEC is looking for new interns for good to join our team!

We are hiring for the below positions:
- Legal Research Interns
- A Digital Strategy (NCB) Intern
- A Social Science Research (HEROES) Intern
- A Grants & Government Relations Intern

Applications close tomorrow, so click the link to learn more and apply today: https://www.icmec.org/careers/ -1

Join ICMEC and the U.S. Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, and KOPŽI for a virtual roundtable which will bring together multidisciplinary leaders and professionals like you to raise awareness of the importance of preventing, investigating and supporting those who experience child sexual exploitation and abuse in Lithuania and beyond its borders.

This virtual roundtable will be simultaneously interpreted in Lithuanian.

Sign up for free today: https://icmec.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ThmvD1POT-yNbhQksE1cmQ

Together we can work to create a safer world for every child.

UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, JAV Ambasada Vilniuje / U.S. Embassy Vilnius