COVID-19 confinement: States must step up protection of children against sexual exploitation and abuse says Lanzarote committee

Council of Europe

"For far too many girls and boys, strict confinement in times of the COVID-19 risks increasing their vulnerability to violence, including sexual abuse and exploitation," says this press release from the Council of Europe. "Council of Europe member states must step up protection of children against sexual exploitation and abuse, offline and online, including through sharing information about hotlines and other assistance services available to children and adults alike."