Human trafficking is a devastating and urgent issue that affects every country and community with tragic consequences for thousands of men, women, and children around the world. Children make up almost one-third of trafficked persons worldwide. Traffickers target those with vulnerabilities they can exploit. Children are particularly vulnerable to exploitation…

The number of children falling victim to human trafficking, child sexual abuse, and exploitation around the world continues to grow. The HEROES project is exploring how to use the latest technological advances and new strategies to prevent and combat CSA/CSE and human trafficking, investigate crimes, and better protect victims. …

Our mission is simple yet profound: Protect children from exploitation, sexual abuse, and risk of going missing. That’s why we’ve created Multisectoral Response and Capacities Assessments (MRC) to put the best interests and rights of the child at the forefront. These assessments serve as a blueprint, enabling countries to develop…

In March 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General issued a scathing report on the underreporting of children missing from foster care. …

1 in 3 internet users worldwide are children. Though the internet offers many benefits and opportunities for children, there are also many risks to navigate. Online risks for children include exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, online grooming by predators, and addiction to technology. In this 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.

The following details are from a true case which ICMEC supported. Names have been changed to protect the identity of the child and their family. Luisa is turning 15 in a few days. What is supposed to be a day of celebration instead feels like a ticking time bomb. Last…

Please be advised that the following article contains references to child sexual abuse, suicide, and self-harm. The topics discussed in it are important, but not more so than your mental health. Take care to check in with yourself as to whether you are feeling ok. …

Most nations, including the Philippines, have a history of challenges when it comes to the online protection of vulnerable children. …

Human trafficking is a devastating and urgent crime that affects every country and community around the world. But it is an issue that is often hidden in plain sight. Children make up almost one-third of trafficked persons worldwide. The voices of these children need to be heard. …