Child Protection in Europe - Update #68
16 May 2010 16:56
Top News
Adoption should only be agreed when in the child’s best interests
12 May 2010
Human Rights Commissioner, Thomas Hammarberg issued his latest position paper on adoption, in refere
Terre des Hommes demands determined action against child exploitation
10 May 2010
On 10th and 11th of May, the international child rights organisation “Terre des Hommes” is parti
News on the net
Five children sent to adult prison in past year
13 May 2010
'News.Scotsman' reports that new figures revealed that in Scotland five children under 16 were held
Families in misery because of teenage sex exploitation
11 May 2010
A very local UK website 'Shropshire Star' reports that the Telford and Wreklin Council launched a ca
Nine arrested for human trafficking
11 May 2010
'ADNKronos International' reports that *Serbian police arrested a crime group smuggling people* into
Hungarian police investigate modern slavery cases
13 May 2010
'Caboodle' reports that Hungarian police launched three new investigations into cases of slavery in
Police bust organized criminal group for human trafficking
12 May 2010
'Focus News' reports that the Razgrad Organized Crime unit caught a gang for human trafficking and e
Pope issues his most direct words to date on abuse
11 May 2010
'The New York Times' reports that Pope Benedict XVI issued his most forceful remarks on the sexual a
The Hague hosts Global Child Labour Conference
10 May 2010
The 'Voice of Russia' reports that the Global Labour Conference in the Hague will discuss how the si
Lancashire teenager voted 'to make a difference'
8 May 2010
'BBC' reports that a 14-year-old boy from Lancashire voted in the general elections. He was only 'ca
News from the field
The Serious Roadtrip bringing laughter to Albania
14 May 2010
Tirana, Albania: The humanitarian organisation "The Serious Roadtrip" visited Albania again between
"I am happy to see MOVE moving"
12 May 2010
Tirana, Albania: After some delays in project implementation, trainers, animators, and several Minis
Priority on visibility in Romania
10 May 2010
MOVE trainers, animators and other stakeholders met in Bucharest on May 6th to discuss the implement
Documents
Eurochild’s proposals for the development of the EU’s strategy on the rights of the child
11 May 2010
In this position paper, Eurochild: 1. addresses the strengths and weaknesses in the implementation
