Religions and the Rights of the Child: From the margins to the mainstream
Commission member and Professor of Law, Benyam Dawit Mezmur has been awarded the 2024 ‘Wear My Shoes Award’ for his global advocay and dedication to upholding children’s rights at the 6th Forum of the Global Network of Religions for Children. The Forum is...
European Church calls for vigilance against safeguarding fatigue
Communications Staff A three-day conference on Safeguarding in the Catholic Church in Europe concluded in Rome Friday with a resounding call for continued vigilance and collaboration in creating a safer Church environment. The November 13 to 15...
The Commission joins first Global Ministerial Conference to end violence against children
Delegations of governments from UN Member States, survivors, funders, practitioners, young people and children gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, November 7-8, for the first ever Global Ministerial Conference on ending violence against children. The two-day Conference...
The Commission enhancing the European Safeguarding Network
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM) is hosting in November 13-15 a European Conference for Church leaders and safeguarding personnel from across Europe. The purpose of this event is to broaden the European Network started in Warsaw in 2021, to share good practices in the mission of protecting children and vulnerable persons.