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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who turned blue and raised awareness for International Missing Children's Day and particularly to Ewa Kopacz, Vice-President of the EP, for her efforts! 🌸 Beyond this day, we keep looking. We stand united in #BlueForHope 💙 #MissingChildren #IMCD #WeKeepLooking

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

On International Missing Children’s Day, the European Parliament shone blue as a lighthouse of hope for missing children – for this, we are deeply grateful for Ewa Kopacz, Vice-President of the EP, and her tireless efforts in making this a reality 💙 Together we stand in #BlueForHope

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The European Parliament in blue – for International Missing Children’s Day 🌸 The colour of hope in search of missing children. Spread awareness of the 116 000 hotline, which is always available. #WeKeepLooking when a child disappears. #BlueForHope

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

In a few days, landmarks across Europe will illuminate in blue for every missing child.  With #BlueForHope, we stand in solidarity, show hope and vigilance for the 250,000 children missing every year in Europe.   Post your picture in blue 💙to be part of the movement!

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Our colleagues are standing together in solidarity with missing children in the lead-up to International Missing Children’s Day on 25 May 🌸 Join, tag us and turn social media blue with your image! #BlueForHope #WeKeepLooking

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Together, let’s turn social media blue for missing children.  💙 Join the #BlueForHope movement by posting a picture of yourself in blue. Don’t forget to tag us!

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

#BlueForHope? This stands for vigilance in cases of missing children, raises awareness of the 116 000 hotline and shows solidarity. Spread the message and show us: you in blue for International Missing Children’s Day on 25 May, remembering since 1983🌸

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

When a child goes missing, the search does not stop.   Help is always available through the 116 000.  Join the European #BlueForHope movement by posting a picture in or with blue 💙 and tag us! Small gesture, big impact.

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Every year, more than 250,000 children go missing in Europe. This year, in the lead-up to International Missing Children’s Day on 25 May, we stand together. 💙 Post a picture in blue joining the #BlueForHope movement. Tag us!

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Safer Internet Day 💛 Feeling uncomfortable online is a reason to speak up. Our new Snapchat campaign helps teens recognise grooming & know it’s #OkToReport. #CombatOnlineGrooming #116000

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

🌐 Guardians of unaccompanied migrant minors: connect, share & learn on the new GUARD-UP Forum! Join peers from across Europe & access key resources to support your vital work. ➡️ www.guard-up.eu #GUARDUP #ChildProtection #Migration #Guardianship #EUProjects

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Today, @missingchildreneu.bsky.social and partners met with Commissioner @magnusbrunner.bsky.social to urge the EU to act on the online child sexual abuse crisis that can also put children at risk of going missing. It’s time for EU Member States to protect children and uphold their rights. 🤝

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

When a child goes missing, every second counts. That’s why we work to ensure the 116 000📞 hotline is available, a lifeline for children at risk and their families. → Free and confidential support → Psychological assistance → Legal guidance → Administrative help

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

🎨 This week, museums across Europe have joined us in displaying children’s art to raise awareness on international parental abductions That’s when a child is taken abroad by a parent - without consent of a judge, or the other parent 🔗 Learn more at findinghome.world

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Every 2 minutes, a child goes missing in Europe, that’s 250,000 cases a year. Yet data collection is inconsistent and fragmented. Our #DATAMISSING project reveals alarming gaps and calls for harmonised, annual EU-wide stats. 📄 missingchildreneurope.eu/data-missing/

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Summer sees a rise in international parental abduction cases. Through the #FindingHome project, we're raising awareness and fighting to bring children back home. 💛 Please consider donating today to help bring children back home: missingchildreneurope.eu/donate/

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

As part of the Young, Queer & Away from Home project, we're running two surveys to better protect and support young LGBTIQ+🏳️‍🌈 people across Europe under 18 (at risk of) experiencing homelessness. 🔗It only takes 5 minutes: iglyo.org/projects/yqa...

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

To do something concrete against child trafficking, we must strengthen child protection systems and foster cross-border cooperation among EU Member States. That’s why we participate in initiatives like #SafeBorders. Learn more in the video below.

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Support #LGBTIQ+ youth under 18 facing (or at risk of) homelessness! 🏳️‍🌈 📋 2 anonymous, multilingual surveys: 1️⃣ For LGBTIQ+ youth (18–29) who left home before 18 2️⃣ For EU practitioners/service providers 🕐 Take 5 mins: www.iglyo.org/projects/yqa...

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

❗ It sounds like a no-brainer, but young people should have a voice in solving the problems that affect them. With YoU Decide, we’re working with—not for—displaced youth from Ukraine to co-create solutions as they navigate life in a new country. 🔗https://missingchildreneurope.eu/youdecide/

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

🎉 We're happy to announce that our 2024 Annual Review is now live! But also, different? Last year was hugely impactful for @missingchildreneu.bsky.social. From launching our first-ever Youth Board, to impactful advocacy across European Institutions - 2024 was a year of action ↓↓↓

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Yesterday, the team at @missingchildreneu.bsky.social came together for a team-building day to explore how inclusive communication shapes our work in child rights. And, as we are in Belgium, we closed the day with a chocolate tasting! 🍫🧩

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

⚠️Over 50,000 unaccompanied minors went missing in Europe between 2021 and 2023. Our new #PolicyBrief warns of rising risks for unaccompanied minors as the EU Pact on #Migration and #Asylum moves forward. Read the brief: shorturl.at/NWjfd

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Missing Children Europe at the @euasylumagency.bsky.social #StateOfAsylum Conference ↓ Our Sr Programmes Officer Alyona Samar attended the EUAA first-ever flagship conference, a key moment as the EU prepares to implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum🧵

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

✨ Updates from our #YouthBoard! In Sept 2024, we @missingchildreneu.bsky.social launched a dedicated Youth Board of 5 young people from across Europe to shape our work.

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Last week at our Annual Conference in Poland, our Secretary General Aagje Ieven spoke on teenagers who run away — a growing issue across Europe 🧵

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

24 hours to go! Tomorrow, the European Parliament could make history by setting a new standard for EU law to tackle child sexual violence. We call on MEPs to vote YES to the proposal on the Directive to #EndChildSexualAbuse.

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Last week, we hosted a Belgian stakeholder meeting at @missingchildreneu.bsky.social headquarters for the #EUfunded #SafeBorders project. Excited to see how this project continues to grow and enhance child protection systems across Europe! Learn more: shorturl.at/NqB7e

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🎥 Yesterday was a landmark moment for #MissingChildren — this is what we did. EU policymakers, Commission officials, and civil society orgs came together to spell out "116 000" with hundreds of children's shoes — the hotline for missing children across Europe. Full video on Monday!

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

On Thursday, May 22nd, we'll be observing International Missing Children’s Day in the heart of Europe with a powerful, emotional action – and we want you to be part of it! 🩵 🕗 Action starts at 12:45pm CET

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Tomorrow, we'll be celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia! 🏳️‍🌈 Every child deserves to be protected, respected, and free to be who they are, and through our #LGBTIQ+ Missing Children Project, we’re working to make that a reality. Learn more🧵

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Yesterday, our SG Aagje Ieven addressed the @europarl.europa.eu LIBE Committee, chaired by MEP Javier Zarzalejos, on the root causes of missing children in Europe. 250,000+ children go missing each year in the EU That’s 1 child every 2 minutes

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

This year, on International Missing Children’s Day, we will gather in the heart of Brussels for a powerful, emotional action—and we want you to be part of it.🩵 📍at Place du Luxembourg 🕛on 22 May, 12:45 pm 🤝What to bring? Yourself, and a friend! We can't wait to see you there! #ShoesTooBigToFill

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

We promise, this isn't a typo. It's an invitation! Join us on June 3 in Brussels or online for the DATA MISSING final conference by @missingchildreneu.bsky.social Join the conversation around fixing the data gaps around missing children & build better protection systems. Info & signup ↓

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

For the 3rd year, Missing Children Europe is re-granting EU funds to support child protection!🧩🌍This includes ‘The Last Call’ in Greece or ‘ACACIA’ in France. Explore all 2025 projects → shorturl.at/pZtWp

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

It’s not “sextortion”—it’s sexual extortion. Child sexual abuse and exploitation isn’t a headline. Learn how to talk about #ChildSexualExploitation without causing harm: ecpat.org/terminology/ @ecpat.bsky.social #TerminologyMatters #CallItWhatItIs

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

The phrase “child porn” isn’t just outdated—it’s dangerous. Say it right: Child Sexual Abuse Material. 👉 Explore the updated @ecpat.bsky.social Terminology Guidelines and make sure your language protects, not harms: ecpat.org/terminology/ #TerminologyMatters #CallItWhatItIs

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

🎬 #Adolescence isn’t just a show — it’s a mirror. A raw look at growing up online, where connection meets vulnerability. At Missing Children Europe, we see the real-life impact of what Adolescence portrays ↓

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Care about mental health?🧠Join European Mental Health Week 2025 (6th edition) and explore how social policies shape our wellbeing—housing, education, work & more. 💡Got an event? Apply to be featured! #EMHW25 l1nq.com/MCgDd @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Online safety starts with knowledge 📚 Two weeks ago at cesie.org, we joined partners of the #BeAwareProject to step up the fight against Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of minors through a workshop on gender and intersectional discrimination.

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Last week, our Secretary General Aagje Ieven spoke at the 25th annual Alliance against Trafficking in Persons conference in Vienna. Highlighting the risks faced by missing children, she emphasized the vital role of the 116000 hotline📞 in preventing trafficking. #MissingChildren

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Are you 15–24, displaced from #Ukraine and living in Poland, Hungary or Czechia? ↓ Join the #YoUDecide Youth Board and help shape real change. Apply by 27 April 2025. Find out more: shorturl.at/eyNQL

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Last week, our Advocacy Officer, Léa Meindre-Chautrand, joined the 11th plenary of @coe.int's Steering Committee for the Rights of the Child! We shared MCE’s work and took part in key discussions to advance children's rights, including👇

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

How can the EU ensure children’s rights are at the heart of its policies? This is the central question discussed between the Child Rights Action Group (CRAG), the largest network of child rights organisations at EU level, and @europarl.europa.eu Child Rights Intergroup🧵

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

In Brussels on April 10? Don’t miss the #Protech Final Conference! Experts, policymakers & frontline professionals will tackle one of the biggest #ChildProtection challenges: preventing online child sexual exploitation & abuse across Europe. Register: shorturl.at/3ipoh ↓

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Today: The Child Rights Action Group #CRAG, the largest network of child rights organisations in Brussels, joins the @europarl.europa.eu Child Rights Intergroup for our first meeting to discuss priorities for 2025. Children must be at the heart of EU policies. Let's make that happen 🧩🇪🇺

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

🔎 Why do children go missing, and how can we prevent it? Yesterday, our SG Aagje Ieven and Sr. Advocacy Léa Meindre-Chautrand spoke at the #CERIS workshop on Missing Persons sharing insights from #CESAGRAM on grooming and missing children. Some key takeaways ↓

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Yesterday, we met with Executive Vice President for Social Rights Roxana Minzatu, to discuss urgent actions to protect children across Europe. We covered key topics like access to social services, early education, mental health, and funding for children’s rights. Grateful for the conversation! 🙏

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

This morning, the entire MCE team met with our dedicated volunteers! It was a much-needed and inspiring moment to discuss upcoming projects and challenges ahead, and, most importantly, to thank them for their ongoing support. Their dedication to child protection makes our work possible. #Teamwork💙

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Missing Children Europe @missingchildreneu.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Last week, our Secretary General Aagje Ieven & Project Officer Salomé Habousha were at @coe.int in Strasbourg discussing the #LanzaroteConvention on the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse. The session included exchanges with @interpol.int and GRETA. Key insights👇

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